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Founded by Stilson Hutchins
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Added A Sunday Edition
Became the first newspaper to publish seven days a week,. -
Hutchins Sells The Newspaper To Frank Hatton and Beriah Wilkins
Hatton was a former Master General, and Wilkins was a democratic congressman from Ohio. -
Hatton's Death
Wilkins gained Hatton's share of the paper. -
Spanish-American War
The Post printed Clifford K. Berryman's classic illustration Remember the Main, which became the battle cry for American sailors during the war. -
"Drawing the Line in Mississippi"
Cartoon depicting President Rosevelt showing compassion for small bear cub (inspiration for the first teddy bear). -
Wilkin's Death
Wilkin's sons, John and Robert, run the post. -
The Post is Sold to John Roll McLean
John and Robert sell the Post to John Roll McLean, owner of the Cincinnati Inquirer. -
Death of John McLean
Edward McLean, son of John McLean, inherits the magazine. The paper soon went bankrupt. -
"Typo"
During Wilson's presidency The Post was credited with the "most famous newpaper typo" according to Reason Magazine. -
Eugene Meyer
-Member of the settled reserves board of governors.
-Purchased The Post in a bankruptcy auction and restored the paper's health and reputation. -
Meyer Succeeded
Meyer succeeded as publisher by his son in law Phillip Graham. -
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The Washinton Post and Times-Herald
Post merges with Times-Herald, a long-standing rival. Once Times-Herald left The Post to two remaining local competitors: The Washington Star (Evening Star) and The Wahsinton Daily News. -
Graham's Death
Control of The Washinton Post company passed to Katharine Graham, his wife (also Meyer's daughter). -
Katharine Graham
First woman to run a nationally prominent newspaper in the United States. -
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Katharine As Publisher
She was the publisher for The Post. -
Watergate Scandal
Coverage of the story, The Watergate, put major role in the resignation of President Nixon and won the paper a Pulitzer Prize. -
"Jimmy's World"
Dramatic story describing the life of an 18 year old heroine addict, winning the Pulitzer Prize for Janet Cooke. However, the story was a fake, and the Pulitzer Prize was returned. -
Head of The Washington Post
Katharine became chairman of The Post and CEO. -
Katharine's Death
Katharine retained a position as chairman of the executive committee until her death.
