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“The hired journalist, I thought, ought to realize that he is partly in the entertainment business and partly in the advertising business - advertising either goods, or a cause, or a government. He just has to make up his mind whom he wants to entertain, and what he wants to advertise.”

Quote by Claud Cockburn

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I, Claud ...: the autobiography of Claud Cockburn

In this autobiography, Claud Cockburn shares insights into his personal journey, exploring his life's events and his perspectives on various aspects of his existence. more

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Claud Cockburn
Claud Cockburn

Claud Cockburn was a prominent journalist known for his investigative reporting and political commentary. Born on April 12, 1904, in Scotland, he spent much of his career in the United States. Cockburn's work often focused on exposing government and corporate corruption, and he was a vocal critic of the Cold War policies of the United States and the United Kingdom. He passed away on December 15, 1981. more

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