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摘要

With the engrossing sweep of a family saga and the rich details of a genealogical study, this book brings to life four generations of a family that shaped American journalism for over a century. Starting with Chicago Tribune founder Joseph Medill in 1855 and continuing with grandson Col. Robert R. McCormick's leadership of Chicago's newspaper of note, the family extended their influence by founding two other successful newspapers, New York's Daily News and Long Island's Newsday. By utilizing innovations like the tabloid format, comic strips, and pictorial layouts, they changed how the public consumes news. Journalist McKin-ney provides colorful snapshots of American history, showing how the family members and their journalistic endeavors interacted— and sometimes clashed—with important political leaders like Abraham Lincoln and Franklin D. Roosevelt.