"It is the business of a free press to hold the government to account, to stir debate, and to broadcast dissent."
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About Bernard DeVoto
Bernard DeVoto was an American historian, journalist, and conservationist. He is best known for his studies of the American West and his defense of public lands. DeVoto authored several books including 'The Year of Decision: 1846,' which won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1948. He was also a prominent columnist for 'Harper's Magazine' and a fierce critic against the federal government's land policies.
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