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Frank Cobb
A sharp, influential editorial writer, he helped shape American political journalism in the Progressive Era and became known for fearless, forceful opinions. His work at the New York World made him one of the most notable newspaper voices of the early 20th century.
3 Audiobooks
Battling the clouds : or, For a comrade's honor
by Frank Cobb
Dangerous deeds : or, The flight in the dirigible
by Frank Cobb
An aviator's luck : or, The Camp Knox plot
by Frank Cobb
About the author
Born in Kansas in 1869, Frank Irving Cobb was an American journalist and editorial writer who rose to national prominence at the New York World. Reliable reference sources agree that he succeeded Joseph Pulitzer as editor of the paper and built a reputation for energetic, hard-hitting editorials.
He is especially remembered for his role in early 20th-century public debate, writing in support of liberal Democratic causes during the Progressive Era. His influence came less from reporting in the field than from the power of his editorials, which gave him a lasting place in the history of American newspapers.
Cobb died in New York in 1923. I could confirm solid biographical basics and his importance as an editor, but I did not find a clearly usable portrait image on the pages I checked, so no profile photo is included here.