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(1819-1897) Editor, newspaperman. He and his associates bought the New York Sun in 1868 and made the paper famous for its literary quality and editorials. At the age of 24 he joined the staff of the New York Tribune and later became its managing editor. He resigned in 1862 because he disagreed with HORACE GREELEY about the newspaper’s stand on the Civil War. He served as an assistant secretary of war under Lincoln from 1863 to 1865.

Full Name

Charles Anderson Dana

Locations

Nassau

Author's Timeline


1819

BIRTH

Born in Hinsdale, New Hampshire.

1868

OTHER

He and his associates bought the New York Sun in 1868 and made the paper famous for its literary quality and editorials. At the age of 24 he joined the staff of the New York Tribune and later became its managing editor.

1897

DEATH

Died in Glen Cove, New York.

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