Heywood Broun

(1888-1939)

American journalist

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Heywood Campbell Broun Jr. (December 7, 1888 – December 18, 1939) was an American journalist. He worked as a sportswriter, newspaper columnist, and editor in New York City. He founded the American Newspaper Guild, later known as The Newspaper Guild and now as The NewsGuild-CWA. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he is best remembered for his writing on social issues and his championing of the underdog. He believed that journalists could help right wrongs, especially social ills.

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Born	Heywood Campbell Broun Jr. 7 December 1888 Brooklyn, New York City New York, USA
Died	18 December 1939 (aged 51) New York City New York, USA
Zodiac	Sagittarius
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Ruth Hale (feminist) 1887-1934 · freelance writer · m. 1917; div. 1933 info edit

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Maria Incoronata Fruscella Dooley - · · m. 1935 info edit

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Heywood Hale Broun info 1st child with Ruth Hale (feminist) Male b. 10 Mar 1918 d. 5 Sep 2001 · Age: 83 (at death) · 1918-2001 · American actor and broadcaster

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