Drew Pearson (journalist)

Drew Pearson (journalist)

Andrew Russell Pearson (December 13, 1897 – September 1, 1969), known professionally as Drew Pearson, was one of the best-known American columnists of his day, noted for his syndicated newspaper column "Washington Merry-Go-Round," in which he attacked various public persons. He also had a program on NBC Radio entitled Drew Pearson Comments.

Read more about Drew Pearson (journalist):  Early Life and Career, Washington Merry-Go-Round, Post-war Activities & Media Attacks On Secretary James Forrestal, Death, Criticism of Pearson, Personal Life, Published Works, Awards & Recognition, Quotes

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    Propaganda has a bad name, but its root meaning is simply to disseminate through a medium, and all writing therefore is propaganda for something. It’s a seeding of the self in the consciousness of others.
    —Elizabeth Drew (1887–1965)

    Education is considered the peculiar business of women; perhaps for that very reason it is one of the worst-paid businesses in the world ...
    —Katharine Pearson Woods (1853–1923)