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Guardians of Liberty: Freedom of the Press and the Nature of News
Linda Barrett Osborne
Ages: 12+
Published: 2020
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams Inc.
ISBN: 978-1-4197-3689-6
Keywords: Freedom of the Press, Media, Fake News
A succinct history of communication in the U.S. explores the value of a free press in a democracy. Includes guidance on evaluating news. Photographs, timeline, index, and bibliography.