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Publication in The New York Sun
- When
- 1 February 1899
- Where
- New York City
The poem was first published in The New York Sun on 1 February 1899, preceding its London publication.
According to the source, 'The White Man's Burden' was first published in The New York Sun on 1 February 1899. This publication preceded its appearance in The Times of London on 4 February 1899, establishing the poem's initial public presence in the United States.
Sources
- The White Man's Burden Wikipedia
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