1888 - 1939
Heywood Broun was an American journalist, playwright, and social commentator born on December 7, 1888, in Brooklyn, New York. He is best known for his work as a newspaper columnist and his progressive views on social issues, advocating for labor rights and civil liberties. Broun was a founding member of the Newspaper Guild and contributed significantly to the field of journalism during the early to mid-20th century before his death on December 18, 1939.