William Randolph Hearst

Born April 29, 1863 in CA

Died 1951

• Businessman, politician and publisher who built the nation’s largest media empire.

• Used colorful and exaggerated reporting to expand his influence in business and politics.

• Also served as a U.S. Congressman and was a nominee for President.

• Lost control of his empire following the Great Depression.

• His life was the inspiration for the movie Citizen Kane.

“You must keep your mind on the objective, not the obstacle.”