Arthur Hays Sulzberger

Arthur Hays Sulzberger was an American publisher born on September 12, 1891 in New York. He came from a prominent Jewish family and was the son of Adolph Ochs, the owner of the New York Times. Sulzberger attended Columbia University, where he studied journalism. In 1935, he became the editor of the New York Times, succeeding his father. During his tenure, Sulzberger played a crucial role in expanding the newspaper’s influence and promoting journalistic integrity. He advocated for press freedom and fought against political censorship, making the New York Times a prominent voice in American journalism. Sulzberger made decisive decisions such as pushing the publication to report on the Holocaust during World War II, which amplified awareness of the atrocities. He also helped establish the New York Times as an international journalistic institution. Sulzberger tirelessly worked to uphold the newspaper’s journalistic standards, often denouncing public figures who threatened press freedom. His leadership and dedication to journalistic integrity positioned the New York Times as one of the most prestigious newspapers in the United States. Sulzberger passed away on December 11, 1968, leaving behind a lasting legacy in American journalism.