# Lincoln Steffens

> Joseph Lincoln Steffens 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", 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 his balanced views.

*American journalist (1866-1936)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Journalist
- **Category:** Journalists
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1866-04-06
- **Died:** 1936-08-09
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Fame
- **Popularity score:** 49.3 / 100
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- **Historical depth:** 15.1 / 100
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- **Source confidence:** 60.0 / 100
- **Profile completeness:** 70.0 / 100

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