Benjamin Harris (Noun)
Meaning
Publisher of the first newspaper printed in America (1673-1713).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Benjamin Harris was an Englishman who published the first newspaper in the American colonies, Publick Occurrences Both Forreign and Domestick.
- Benjamin Harris laid the groundwork for future American publishers by releasing his newspaper despite facing potential censorship and challenges.
- In 1690, Benjamin Harris immigrated to the American colonies, where he would eventually start his own publishing business.
- Benjamin Harris's courage and perseverance in publishing the first newspaper in America led to his recognition as a pioneering figure in journalism.
- As a publisher, Benjamin Harris provided readers in the American colonies with current events from both local and international sources.