William Randolph Hearst

William Randolph Hearst Sr. (April 29, 1863 – August 14, 1951) was an American businessman, newspaper publisher, and politician known for developing the nation's largest newspaper chain and media company, Hearst Communications. His over the top methods of yellow journalism influenced the nation's popular media by emphasizing sensationalism and human interest stories over factual publishing. Hearst entered the publishing business in 1887 with Mitchell Trubitt after being given control of The San Francisco Examiner by his wealthy father, Senator George Hearst.

Early life
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Publishing career
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New York Morning Journal
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Yellow journalism
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Spanish–American War
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Business expansion
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United States House of Representatives
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1904 United States presidential election
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1908 United States presidential election
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Rightward shift
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Later life & death
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