William Randolph Heart, 1906 Library of Congress LC-USZ62-49253
On this day, April 29th, 1863 William Randolph Hearst was born. Hearst was a businessman and leading newspaper publisher. Although born in California Hearst moved to NYC and acquired The New York Journal which competed with Joseph Pulitzer's New York World creating what was referred to as Yellow Journalism.
Hearst ran for Mayor of New York City in 1905 and 1909, Governor of New York in 1906 and Lieutenant Governor of New York in 1910 although his attempts were unsuccessful. Hearst was also the inspiration for the lead character in Orson Welles' Citizen Kane.
Hearst ran for Mayor of New York City in 1905 and 1909, Governor of New York in 1906 and Lieutenant Governor of New York in 1910 although his attempts were unsuccessful. Hearst was also the inspiration for the lead character in Orson Welles' Citizen Kane.
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