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William Randolph Hearst (1863-1951) was an American newspaper proprietor, celebrated for his introduction of banner headlines, lavish illustration, and the sensationalist approach known as "yellow journalism".

A campaigner in numerous controversies, and a strong isolationist, he was said to be the model for Citizen Kane in the film of that name by Orson Welles.

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William Randolph Hearst was an American leading newspaper publisher. read more...

Tags: publisher, newspaper, illustration, journalism

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