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Born in Scotland and brought to America as a youngster, James Gordon Bennett Sr. entered the world of newspapers in New York, and founded The New York Herald in . He ran the paper personally until his retirement in His newspaper was to grow into the most influential and controversial paper in America and had the largest circulation in the world despite its reputation. Among contemporary newspapers it was known to print “fictitious news, sensational opinions, reckless personal attacks,” and had a largely “disrespectful tone.” To say the least, Bennett was not always welcome in polite society in New York City.

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James Gordon Bennett

James Gordon Bennett was a Scottish immigrant who became the successful and controversial publisher of the New York Herald, a hugely popular newspaper of the 19th century.

Bennett’s thoughts on how a newspaper should operate became highly influential, and some of his innovations became standard practices in American journalism.

Fast Facts: James Gordon Bennett

Born: September 1, , in Scotland.

Died: June 1, , in New York City.

Accomplishments: Founder and publisher of the New York Herald, often credited as being the inventor of the modern newspaper.

Known for: An eccentric with obvious flaws whose devotion to putting out the best newspaper he could led to many innovations now common in journalism.

A combative character, Bennett gleefully mocked rival publishers and editors including Horace Greeley of the New York Tribune and Henry J. Raymond of the New York Times. Despite his many quirks, he was respected for the level of quality