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"Smashing" in the New Year
-- By Jacob Riis --
Born on May 3, 1849 in Ribe, Denmark, Jacob Riis would eventually work right alongside President Theodore Roosevelt.
Jacob Riis emigrated to The United States in 1870, at the age of 21. At the time of his arrival the U.S. was in turmoil; the whole country reeling from the damage, loss, and displacement caused by the civil war. Riis struggled to find work for many years and bounced around the country. Yet, he eventually fell into journalism; chronicling the lives of immigrants, both rich and poor.
In 1895, Riis worked alongside Theodore Roosevelt. At that time, the young Roosevelt was President to the New York City Police Commissioner Board. The two became friends for life on account of their shared sense of justice; Riis had a reputation for "muckraker" journalism.
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By Patrick Fennell-- By Jacob Riis --
Born on May 3, 1849 in Ribe, Denmark, Jacob Riis would eventually work right alongside President Theodore Roosevelt.
Jacob Riis emigrated to The United States in 1870, at the age of 21. At the time of his arrival the U.S. was in turmoil; the whole country reeling from the damage, loss, and displacement caused by the civil war. Riis struggled to find work for many years and bounced around the country. Yet, he eventually fell into journalism; chronicling the lives of immigrants, both rich and poor.
In 1895, Riis worked alongside Theodore Roosevelt. At that time, the young Roosevelt was President to the New York City Police Commissioner Board. The two became friends for life on account of their shared sense of justice; Riis had a reputation for "muckraker" journalism.