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Josephus Daniels
Newspaper Publisher / Secretary of the Navy
Historical Figure
Overview
Newspaper editor who used his Wilmington paper to incite the 1898 Wilmington massacre through racist propaganda. Later served as Secretary of the Navy under Woodrow Wilson.
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Controversies & Concerns
Used newspaper to incite 1898 Wilmington massacre
Published racist propaganda targeting Black citizens
Helped plan the violent overthrow of elected government
Never held accountable for role in massacre
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Key Timeline
1898
Incites Wilmington massacre through newspaper
1913
Appointed Secretary of the Navy