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American Newspaper Magnate.

Known as the "father of yellow journalism" for his publishing of newspapers prior to the Spanish-American war which read "War? Sure!". Hearst was a xenophobe mainly against Mexicans

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William Randolph Hearst was a prominent American newspaper publisher in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He built a vast media empire that included newspapers, magazines, and radio stations. Hearst was known for his sensationalist journalism and for using his media outlets to influence public opinion.

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Hearst used sensational Propaganda to villainize Spain. This effectively led the United States into the Spanish-American war on behalf of Cuba. This was considered the birth of yellow journalism.

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He used his newspapers to influence government policy, create a reason for war, and to support political leaders that he backed. He was the father of "yellow journalism.

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yellow journalism.

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They did a simple swap.

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