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Sherman on Reporters and Newspapers
Newspaper reporters during the Civil War disseminated lies, rumor and propaganda. In addition, the press both North and South released intelligence detrimental to both causes. Politically the media could ruin anyones reputation or career. Davis and Lincoln both attempted to suppress the reporting, but were unsuccessful. This … Continue reading
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