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A style of newspaper writing pioneered by Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst at the turn of the century featuring bold headlines, images and sensational stories designed to capture readers' attention and sell papers. This style is generally credited with inflaming public opinion in the lead up to the Spanish-American War.

Joseph Pulitzer

American newspaper publisher who helped pioneer the style of yellow journalism. His primary rival was William Randolph Hearst.

William Randolph Hearst

American newspaper publisher who helped pioneer the style of yellow journalism. His primary rival was Joseph Pulitzer.

Pulitzer Prize

An annual award for excellence in journalism, ironically named after one of the trade's most notorious promoters of the yellow press.

Muckraker

A journalist at the turn of the century who research and published stories and books uncovering political or business scandal. The term was coined by President Theodore Roosevelt.

Lincoln Steffens

Muckraker and author of The Same of the Cities about corruption in city governments.

The Shame of the Cities

Lincoln Steffens' book about corruption in major American cities at the turn of the century.