Herbert Bayard Swope

Herbert Bayard Swope was a renowned American journalist and editor, best known for his long tenure as the chief editor of the *New York World* newspaper from 1931 to 1952. He was celebrated for his sharp, insightful reporting and leadership during a period of significant economic and political change. Swope won the Pulitzer Prize for Reporting in 1937 for uncovering corruption in government agencies, demonstrating his commitment to integrity in journalism. His work influenced the role of the press in holding power to account and shaped American journalism standards.