The illustrations, photographs, cartoons, and posters arranged in this primary source set trace the origins of yellow journalism. Teaching guide included.

Read a brief explanation of yellow journalism which began as a competition between Joseph Pulitizer and William Randolph Hearst to see which of their papers could sell more copies based on sensationalized stories. See how the involvement...

This site contains a short biography, political cartoon, and photo of Hearst, detailing his rise in journalism in the late 19th and 20th centuries.

Biography of Joseph Pulitzer, 1847-1911, and explanation of his connection to the Pulitzer Prize.

This site has information about Joseph Pulitzer and the latter part of his life. The information includes details about his health problems and his resignation from the editorship of his newspapers.