Yellow Journalism
Yellow journalism, or "yellow press", refers to an unethical, irresponsible brand of journalism given to hoaxes, altered photographs, screaming headlines, "scoops", frauds, and endless promotions of the newspapers themselves. This term was first used in the 1890's to describe the competition between two rival New York City newspapers, the World, and the Journal. In 1883, Joseph Pulitzer purchased the New York-based newspaper, the World. With its vivid, sensational reporting and excellent crusades against political corruption and social injustice, Pulitzer made the World, the largest newspaper circulation in the country. One of his most famous staff writers was Nellie Bly (Elizabeth Cockrane). Bly was best known for her "stunt" stories. An example of one of her "stunts" was when she pretended to be insane and committed herself to the New York Blackwell Island Asylum. When she was released after ten days, she wrote a story exposing the asylum's poor conditions. The story sparked reform from all around the country! Her most famous story, however, included her trip around the world. During that time period, Jules Verne wrote "Around the World in Eighty Days"; Bly was inspired to do it in less time. Her mission was accompl
In 1895, when Cuba began to seek independence from Spain, the World and the Journal whipped up a war climate in support of the Cuban nationalists and tried to lure the U.S. into the conflict. An example of this rivalry, between the newspapers, is of the story of a Journal reporter stationed in Cuba. He had cabled Hearst that there was no war and that he would be coming home. Hearst is said to have wired back: "Please remain. You furnish the pictures, and I'll furnish the war." (pg. 11, Ferguson, Patten) #2 Magazines intended for teenagers and pre-adolescents containing articles and pictures of their favorite movie, music, and sports stars. They celebrities are usually peers of the consumer. When the battleship "USS Maine" blew up in the Havana harbor in 1898, the Journal published this: Today, yellow journalism is still in publication, but more commonly known as tabloids. The Pulitzer name continues to live on through the Pulitzer Prize # and some distinguished newspapers. The Hearst chain of newspapers is much smaller now, than at its peak, with 42 dailies. Some Hearst publications include "teenybopper#" magazines such as Bop and BB (Big Bopper). Also, the Hearst Foundation was created for th
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