Dorothy Thompson

Dorothy Thompson, born on July ninth, nineteen ninety-three, was a pioneering American journalist and radio broadcaster whose influence resonated throughout the tumultuous years of the early twentieth century. She made history as the first American journalist to be expelled from Nazi Germany in nineteen thirty-four, a testament to her fearless reporting and commitment to truth.

During the nineteen thirties, Thompson stood out as one of the few women news commentators on radio, breaking barriers in a male-dominated field. Her insightful commentary and analysis of the European landscape, particularly as World War II loomed, captivated audiences and established her as a significant voice in American journalism.

Recognized by Time magazine in nineteen thirty-nine as being on par with Eleanor Roosevelt in terms of influence, Thompson earned the title of the 'First Lady of American Journalism.' Her work not only informed the public but also shaped the discourse around critical global issues.

In a remarkable honor, recordings of her NBC Radio commentary from August twenty-third to September sixth, nineteen thirty-nine, were selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry in twenty twenty-three. This recognition underscores the cultural, historical, and aesthetic importance of her contributions to the nation’s recorded sound heritage.