William John Cameron

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William John Cameron

1879–1955

A journalist and public speaker closely tied to Henry Ford’s orbit, he wrote on politics, history, and public affairs and became a prominent voice at the Dearborn Independent. His legacy is also inseparable from his role in publishing the paper’s antisemitic material, which makes him a deeply controversial figure.

3 Audiobooks

The International Jew, the world's foremost problem [volume I] : being a reprint of a series of articles appearing in the Dearborn Independent from May 22 to October 2, 1920

The International Jew, the world's foremost problem [volume I] : being a reprint of a series of articles appearing in the Dearborn Independent from May 22 to October 2, 1920

by William John Cameron, Henry Ford

Aspects of Jewish power in the United States : volume IV of the International Jew, the world's foremost problem : being a reprint of a fourth selection from articles appearing in the Dearborn Independent

Aspects of Jewish power in the United States : volume IV of the International Jew, the world's foremost problem : being a reprint of a fourth selection from articles appearing in the Dearborn Independent

by William John Cameron, Henry Ford

Jewish influences in American life : volume III of the International Jew, the world's foremost problem : being a reprint of a third selection from articles appearing in the Dearborn Independent

Jewish influences in American life : volume III of the International Jew, the world's foremost problem : being a reprint of a third selection from articles appearing in the Dearborn Independent

by William John Cameron, Henry Ford

About the author

Born in Hamilton, Ontario, on December 29, 1878, and raised from childhood in Detroit, William John Cameron worked as a reporter and staff writer for the Detroit News before joining Henry Ford’s organization in 1918. He soon became editor of the Dearborn Independent, Ford’s weekly newspaper, and also wrote editorials and public-facing material connected with Ford.

Cameron wrote books and articles on American history and public life, including works on Washington and Lincoln, and he was known as a lecturer and radio speaker as well as an editor. His career gave him a wide audience, but it is most often remembered today for his close association with Ford’s media operation.

That reputation is heavily shadowed by his responsibility for publishing The International Jew, the series of antisemitic articles that appeared in the Dearborn Independent. He remained associated with Ford after the newspaper closed, and he died on August 4, 1955.