The establishment of the Hutchins Commission was prompted by 

The establishment of the Hutchins Commission was prompted by 

(A) James Reston

(B) Joseph Pulitzer

(C) Catherine Graham

(D) Henry Luce

Correct Ans: (C)

Explanation:

Catherine Graham, the publisher of The Washington Post, prompted the establishment of the Hutchins Commission. In 1947, she became deeply concerned about the state of American journalism and its ethical responsibilities. At that time, many feared that the media was not adequately serving the public interest, which led to calls for reform and higher ethical standards.

To address these concerns, Graham advocated for the creation of the Hutchins Commission, formally known as the Commission on Freedom of the Press. The commission worked to evaluate the press’s role in a democratic society and provided recommendations to ensure media practices aligned with the public’s best interests.

As a result, the commission proposed several reforms, stressing the importance of truth, diversity of voices, and responsibility in journalism. Through this effort, Catherine Graham played a pivotal role in shaping media ethics and press freedoms in the United States.

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