Chicago Tribune in the interwar period and the Ledger influence (1918-1941)

1. McCormick returns from World War I

   Nov 11, 1918Labels: Robert R

   • Britannica
   • FDMuseum

2. Tribune family launches New York Daily News

   Jan 1, 1919Labels: New York, Joseph Medill

   • Britannica
   • FDMuseum

3. Medill School founded with Tribune backing

   Feb 8, 1921Labels: Medill School, Northwestern University

   • Northwestern News
   • Medill History

4. Tribune announces global headquarters competition

   Jan 1, 1922Labels: Tribune Tower, Chicago Tribune

   • CAC
   • Tribune Tower

5. Tribune acquires WDAP; WGN call letters begin

   Jun 1, 1924Labels: WGN radio, Chicago Tribune

   • WGN History
   • RadioWorld

6. McCormick becomes sole editor and publisher

   Jan 1, 1925Labels: Robert R, Chicago Tribune

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   • FDMuseum

7. Tribune Tower completed as new headquarters

   Jan 1, 1925Labels: Tribune Tower, Chicago Tribune

   • CAC
   • Tribune Tower

8. Supreme Court decides Near v. Minnesota press case

   Jun 1, 1931Labels: Near v, Weymouth Kirkland

   • Oyez
   • Justia

9. Tribune wins Pulitzer for McCutcheon cartoon

   May 1, 1932Labels: John T, Pulitzer Prize

   • Pulitzer
   • NW FindingAid

10. Tribune adopts expanded “simplified spelling” list

    Jan 1, 1934Labels: Chicago Tribune

    • Chicagotribute
    • Spelling Reform

11. Baie-Comeau paper mill project begins for newsprint supply

    Jan 1, 1936Labels: Baie-Comeau mill, Robert R

    • Baie Comeau
    • Baie Comeau City

12. Tribune reporter wins Pulitzer for Ethiopia war coverage

    May 1, 1936Labels: Wilfred C, Pulitzer Prize

    • TIME
    • Pulitzer 1936

13. Tribune publishes leaked “FDR’s War Plans!” story

    Dec 4, 1941Labels: Chesly Manly, Chicago Tribune

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    • GenStaff Scan
    • AmHeritage