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PBS

Crucible of Empire: Yellow Journalism

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses "yellow journalism" and its impact on the Spanish- American War.
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Joseph Pulitzer and His Prize:defining Yellow Journalism:competition With Hearst

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst and their development of "yellow journalism" in their attempt to increase the circulation of their respective newspapers.
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Patrick McSherry

Spanish American War Centennial: Black, White, and Yellow

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on the type of journalism that the press used during the Spanish-American War. It includes a brief history of how yellow journalism influenced the Spanish-American War.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Joseph Pulitzer

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides biographical information on Joseph Pulitzer (1847-1911), an American newspaper publisher. The Pulitzer Prize was set up by his will.
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Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Newspapers Since 1860

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A short summation of how Hearst and Pulitzer shaped the newspapers of their day by adding new features that would appeal to the populace.
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Other

Joseph Pulitzer and His Accomplishments

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides in-depth information about the accomplishments of Pulitzer as a publisher and newspaper owner.
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St. Louis Walk of Fame: Joseph Pulitzer

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a brief biography of the life of Joseph Pulitzer.
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Changing the Look of the Front Page

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the changes made to the format of the newspaper by Joseph Pulitzer can be found at this site. The information includes details about the methods of printing, the use of illustration, and the use of only one headline for...

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