Birthdate: September 23, 1889
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: New York, New York, United States
Died: December 14, 1974
Walter Lippmann was a highly influential American writer, reporter, and political commentator known for his significant contributions to journalism and political thought. Over his extensive 60-year career, he introduced the concept of the Cold War, coined the term “stereotype,” and provided insightful critiques on media and democracy in his works. Lippmann played a crucial role as the research director for Woodrow Wilson’s post-World War I board of inquiry and engaged in the Lippmann–Dewey debate with John Dewey concerning journalism’s role in democracy. He was also recognized with two Pulitzer Prizes for his newspaper column and an interview with Nikita Khrushchev. Lippmann is widely acknowledged as a key figure in the development of modern journalism and media studies.
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