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Herbert Bayard Swope, an American editor and journalist, revolutionized the field of journalism with his innovative approach and commitment to investigative reporting. As the first recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Reporting, he set a high standard for journalistic integrity and excellence, leaving an indelible mark on the profession.
"The secret of a successful newspaper is to take one story each day and bang the hell out of it. Give the public what it wants to have and part of what it ought to have whether it wants it or not."
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