Ida M. Tarbell (historian)

Ida M. Tarbell was a pioneering American journalist and historian known for her investigative reporting in the early 20th century. She is most famous for exposing unfair business practices of Standard Oil, helping to break up monopolies and promote fair competition. Her work emphasized rigorous research and ethical journalism, making her a key figure in the development of investigative reporting and muckraking. Tarbell’s writings contributed significantly to public awareness of corporate corruption and fostered reforms in business practices and government regulation.