CCI 150 Study Guide - Final Guide: William Randolph Hearst, New York Journal-American, Joseph Pulitzer
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Colonial press: from the founding of the colonies to the american revolution. John peter zenger: started newyork journal merchants and lawyers who disliked the royal governor supported him. The news media, both print and broadcast, relish their independence from government censorship and control. Journalists are committed to seeking truth no matter who is offended. The public comes down in favor of independent news media when government becomes too heavy-handed. The colonial campaign against 1765 stamp tax has been called the newspaper war against britain. Federalist papers- essays with diverse views on the form the new nation should take. Traditions from the partisan press still used today: Government should keep its hands off the press. The first amendment to the constitution, which set a tone for this period, declared that, congress shall make no law abridging freedom of the press. The new media are a forum for discussion and debate, as newspaper were in the.
