John Swinton (journalist)
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John Swinton was a notable journalist, economist, and orator.
Swinton became the chief editorial writer at The New York Times
from 1860 to 1870 and an editorial writer for The New York Sun from 1875 to 1897 [1].
His brother, William Swinton, was also a famous journalist.
Swinton became the chief editorial writer at The New York Times
The New York Times
The New York Times is an American daily newspaper founded and continuously published in New York City since 1851. The New York Times has won 106 Pulitzer Prizes, the most of any news organization...
from 1860 to 1870 and an editorial writer for The New York Sun from 1875 to 1897 [1].
His brother, William Swinton, was also a famous journalist.
Quotes
Works
- "The Tompkins square outrage: Appeal of John Swinton, addressed to the Legislature, through the Committee on Grievances, and delivered in the Assembly chamber at Albany, March 25th, 1874". 8pp.
- "The New Slave Trade". In Bruce Shapiro, Shaking the foundations: 200 years of investigative journalism in America. Nation Books, 2003, pp.40-44.