Henry R. Luce
Henry R. Luce
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Henry Robinson Luce was a renowned American magazine publisher, journalist, and diplomat.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: April 3, 1898, in Heliopolis, China (now Tianjin)
Died: February 28, 1967, in New York City
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American | Publisher, Journalist, Diplomat
Early Life and Background
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Henry R. Luce was born to American missionaries in China, where he spent his early years. His family later moved to the United States, where Luce grew up with a deep understanding of international relations and global politics. He attended Yale University, where he became editor-in-chief of the _Yale Daily News_ and developed an interest in journalism.
Major Accomplishments
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Luce's most notable achievement was his role in shaping American media during World War II and the Cold War era. As the founder and publisher of _Time Magazine_, _Life Magazine_, and _Fortune Magazine_, Luce played a crucial part in disseminating information to the masses about global events, politics, and culture.
He also served as a presidential advisor on international relations and was involved in various diplomatic efforts during World War II, including serving as chairman of the board of Time Inc. and member of the American delegation at the founding conference of UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization).
Notable Works or Actions
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Luce's influence extended beyond his publications to other areas:
Founding _Time Magazine_ in 1923 with Briton Hadden
Launch of _Life Magazine_ in 1936, which provided readers with weekly photographs of current events and cultural happenings
* Creation of the _Fortune Magazine_, a business publication that offered insights into global economic trends
Impact and Legacy
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Henry R. Luce's impact on American media and international relations cannot be overstated:
His publications not only informed the public about global events but also provided a platform for American viewpoints to reach a worldwide audience.
Luce's influence extended beyond his own lifetime as well, shaping generations of journalists and writers who followed in his footsteps.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Henry R. Luce is widely quoted and remembered due to:
His pioneering spirit in modern journalism and media
His vision for a globalized world where international relations and politics were more accessible and understandable to the masses
The enduring legacy of _Time Magazine_, _Life Magazine_, and _Fortune Magazine_ as authoritative voices on global issues.
This biography aims to provide insight into Henry R. Luce's remarkable life, achievements, and impact on American media and international relations.
Quotes by Henry R. Luce
It’s easier to teach a poet how to read a balance sheet than it is to teach an accountant how to write.
To see life. To see the world. To watch the faces of the poor, and the gestures of the proud. To see strange things. Machines, armies, multitudes, and shadows in the jungle. To see, and to take pleasure in seeing. To see and be instructed. To see and be amazed. (Describing the powers of photography; written for the launch of LIFE Magazine, 1936.)
Of necessity, we made the discovery that it is easier to turn poets into business journalists than to turn bookkeepers into writers.
It's easier to teach a poet how to read a balance sheet than it is to teach an accountant how to write.
Journalism is the art of collecting varying kinds of information (commonly called news) which a few people possess and of transmitting it to a much larger number of people who are supposed to desire to share it.
Not much longer shall we have time for reading lessons of the past. An inexorable present calls us to the defense of a great future.
The world of the 20th century, if it is to come to life in any viability of health and vigor, must be to a significant degree an American century.
I am all for titillating trivialities. I am all for the epic touch. I could almost say that everything in Time, should be either titillating or epic or starkly, supercurtly factual.
I urge each of you to think seriously about the vision Dr. Daniel puts forth and think about what you can do to make it happen.