Lincoln Steffens
Lincoln Joseph Steffens (April 6, 1866 – August 9, 1936) was a New York reporter who launched a series of articles in McClure's that would later be published together in a book titled The Shame of the Cities. He is remembered for investigating corruption in municipal government in American cities and for his early support for the Soviet Union.
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Alias (AKA) | Lincoln Steffens |
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Birth date | April 06, 1866 |
Birth name | Lincoln Joseph Steffens |
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Date of death | August 09, 1936 |
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