Episode 2 of 3
Formation by Five Newspapers
- When
- May 1846
- Where
- New York City
Five daily newspapers in New York City formed the Associated Press in May 1846 to share the cost of transmitting news of the Mexican–American War.
The Associated Press was formed in May 1846 by five daily newspapers in New York City. The primary motivation for this cooperative was to share the cost of transmitting news of the Mexican–American War. The organization operates as a cooperative, unincorporated association, producing news reports distributed to its members.
Sources
- Associated Press Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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