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You might have come across the phrase 'the pen is mightier than the sword' several times.
The quote might not apply to some cases, but when it comes to muckrakers, it is absolutely true! The title 'Muckrakers' was conferred upon the daring Progressive-era reporters, writers, photographers, and journalists who took it upon themselves to expose grave social injustices affecting American society.
There are so many evils that infiltrate our society, such as corruption, poverty, adulteration, racism, and pollution. If the media does not report such incidents, the general public will remain unaware of society's darker side and what triggers it. However, documenting instances like these need courage, determination, and patience. This is exactly what the Progressive Era's investigative journalists had! The muckraker group was so influential that a word by them could bring down a business and even a government. Continue reading to learn more about muckrakers and how they utilized their power to make America a better place.
The muckraker journalists of the Progressive American Era are synonymous with the investigative journalists that operate in the United States today. Despite the dangers of facing wealthy businesspeople and politicians, these journalists worked for the community by exposing their evil side. Muckraking was undoubtedly a dirty business, but it was done with good intentions and required countless hours of research, determination, expertise, and guts capable of condemning the rich and powerful while being revered by the masses.
During 1880-1920, the muckraker movement was the most influential in the United States, resulting in major progressive reforms. Although the movement waned eventually, the muckrakers became heroes of that era and continue to inspire modern journalists today.
Despite being a Progressive, President Roosevelt despised the continual negativity that muckraking entailed. Nonetheless, the narratives of these muckrakers led him to investigate different circumstances and implement reforms. As a result, muckrakers were effective in influencing change and providing a significant boost to investigative journalism.
Modern journalists still regard muckrakers as heroes and exemplars of their craft. To understand why contemporary journalists are so taken with muckrakers, it is important to study their individual contributions. Lincoln Steffens, Ida Tarbell, and Ray Stannard Baker are credited with establishing the muckraking trend. Apart from these, several other famous muckrakers are remembered for how they challenged the biggest names in politics and business and won their battle.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muckraker#History
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/rise-to-world-power/age-of-empire/a/muckrakers
https://www.worldatlas.com/amp/articles/who-were-the-muckrakers.html
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