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History of The Washington Post
A detailed timeline of the Washington Post
Created by
Kimberli D Owen
⟶ Updated 26 Nov 2019 ⟶
List of edits
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Events
Founded by Stilson Hutchins
First Sunday Edition Published
Hutchins sold the Post to Frank Hatton
The Washington Post March
The Post was sold to Eugene Meyer.
The Post Turned Around
Philip L. Graham takes over
WTOP radio
New Plant was Built
Purchased television station WMBR
The Post purchased the Washington Times-Herald
Eugene Meyer Died
Purchased Newsweek Magazine
Syndicated Columns formed.
Katherine Graham became president.
Ombudsman appointed
Public Stock
Pentagon Papers
Supreme Court upheld the right
WHUR-FM
Watergate Scandal
Building Dedicated
CEO and Chairman of the Board
WSFB-TV
Weeklies distributed
Donald E Graham =EVP
100th Anniversary
New event
Purchased Everett Herald Daily
Newsweek Magazine sold to Sidney Harman
Jeff Bezos buys the Post
Donald Graham became Publisher
Monday, Financial Tabloid began
1st Cold-Type printing
New Facility opened in Springfield VA
Free Telephone Service
First Washington Home published.
National Weekly Edition Launched
Complete Redesign
First Ever Health Section
Donald Graham name Chief Executive
Donald Graham became Chairman of Board
Purchased 8 new Presses
Katharine Weymouth takes over as publisher
