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1 The Muckrakers
The muckrakers were American journalists who criticized the business and political practices of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Come learn of them.
Tough
10 Q
trident
Aug 12 04
309 plays
2 Famous Journalists and Reporters
Most people remember famous world events, but many remember the broadcasters who passed them along. Here is a quiz on some of the more memorable personalities.
Tough
10 Q
Oddball
Feb 22 01
894 plays
3 Famous War Correspondents
Questions about war correspondents - those who did it for a living and those who, at some stage of their careers, covered wars and conflicts. Much of the information is taken from Phillip Knightley's book, 'The First Casualty'. Have fun.
Tough
10 Q
jeffa
Jan 11 02
432 plays
4 Famous Journalists of Yesterday
Here's a look at some of the print and broadcast journalists of recent years
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10 Q
robert362
Oct 30 00
774 plays
5 Studs Terkel
When you think of Chicago, "Studs" Terkel must come to mind.
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10 Q
Rehaberpro
Aug 29 11
123 plays
6 Nellie Bly
Do you love journalism? Then you should be familiar with the hightly influential Nellie Bly. Although a lot of this comes from my own knowledge, a lot of it comes from the PBS series 'The American Experience'.
Tough
10 Q
meadowzephyr
Jan 07 02
318 plays
7 New York, This is Shirer in Berlin
William Shirer was one of the first reporters to broadcast live from a war zone, yet most people associate him with his written works on World War II. He deserves more credit than he has been given!
Tough
10 Q
tinky65
Sep 04 04
192 plays
8 He Took a Licking ...Lewis Grizzard
Lewis Grizzard was a Southern columnist and humorist. His death left many longing for the simpler times that he was known for writing about. Here are some questions on his life and works. I hope you enjoy it.
Tough
10 Q
ToyFox
Oct 25 10
135 plays
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Last Updated May 11 13 2:51 PM

Some sample questions from this category:

* Before his tenure with ABC, David Brinkley was an 'anchor' with NBC. Who was his partner?
* The newsman who provided commentary and opinion on the Walter Cronkite CBS news show was ____?
* This newsman gained a degree of fame for opposing Joseph McCarthy.
* This reporter was prominent for his coverage of WW II
* This fellow was the driving force behind the Washington Post for a long time.


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