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William Shawn

American magazine editor (1907-1992) · United States · On the map · Journalists · Died at 85

William Shawn was an American magazine editor who edited The New Yorker from 1952 until 1987.

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George Polk Award1988

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Country
United States
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1907 to 1992 · aged 85