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16 Cards in this Set
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Robert B Thomas |
Editor of the NE Farmers Almanack, wrote that newspapers were more reliable & accurate than "word-of-mouth" |
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The Postal Act |
Newspaper rate far less than letter rate. Magazines were excluded, allowed on postal routes, but used own discretion on which publications were mailed, Postal rate higher for magazines, too bulky |
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Flat rate v. Distance rate |
1 cent < 100 mi., 1.5 cents > 100 mil. Provision in 1794, 1 cent in-state |
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National Intelligencer (Anti-Federalists) |
Sam Harrison Smith, founder Developed methods for in-depth coverage of congress during Jefferson presidency Shorthand first introduced Sold to Joseph Gales, Jr. in 1808, partnered with William Winston Seaton for 48 years covered senate & HOR defended war of 1812 Henry Clay saved paper from bankruptcy during presidential run |
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The New York Evening Post |
Backed by Alex Hamilton, wounded by Aaron Burr Will Coleman, editor 1829, Will Bryant took over, poet, lawyer, mag editor |
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German Newspapers |
Americanization, move to Pennsylvania German Dialect Leaned more towards Jeffersonian views |
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The Cherokee Phoenix |
1st Tribal Newspaper, outlined law & docs of cherokee nation. Scholars suggests it was a propaganda device to whites and not an accurate refelction of Cherokee life. |
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Samuel Cornish and John Russwurm |
divided over issue of Colonizations (Slaves returning to africa) v. African-American citizenship. Credited w/ producing 1st black newspaper |
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Fredrick Doglas |
Wrote Ram's Horn, North star, Fredrick Douglass' Paper |
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New York Magazine; or, Literary repository |
David Nord, listed as the only magazine to appeal to working class groups, editor claim to target different groups, every class of society |
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Port Folio |
Joseph Dennie, attacked Jeffersonian politics and expressed british sentiments, charged with libel but acquitted |
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Edwin Armstrong |
invented the FM in the basement of Columbia University. Gained stature because of its superior capability in broadcasting music |
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James Vicary |
introduced subliminal advertising by flashing messages to moviegoers to buy popcorn |
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I. F. Stone |
Journalist who challenged government officials and the Military-industrial complex |
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Joseph R. McCarthy |
Republican junior senator from Wisconsin who became an expert in making charges without any claims |
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Edward R. Murrow |
Exposed McCarthy and his actions, famous for the quote "Good night and good luck" |
