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Lincoln Steffens
American investigative journalist (–)
Lincoln Steffens | |
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Steffens in Photo by Rockwood. | |
| Born | Joseph Lincoln Steffens April 6, San Francisco, California, US |
| Died | August 9, (aged 70) Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, US |
| Resting place | Cypress Lawn Memorial Park |
| Alma&#;mater | University of California, Berkeley |
| Occupation | Muckrakingjournalist |
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| Known&#;for | |
| Spouse(s) | Josephine Bontecou (m.
–), Ella Winter (m. ) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Laura Steffens Suggett (sister) |
Joseph Lincoln Steffens (April 6, – August 9, ) was an American investigative journalist and one of the leading muckrakers of the Progressive Era in the early 20th century. He launched a series of articles in McClure's, called "Tweed Days in St.
Louis",[1] that would later be published together in a book titled The Shame of the Cities. He is remembered for investigating corruption in municipal government in American cities and for hi