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A. J. Liebling: The Iconic Voice of American Journalism

12/21/2025

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A. J. Liebling, American journalist for The New Yorker, is profiled for bringing characters to life, notably Earl Long.
He began in 1935, and his work shows humor, versatility, and literary acclaim.
He covered boxing, loved food, criticized dieting, and reported on D-Day, earning the Cross of the Legion of Honor.
Liebling's legacy endures in his line that freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one.

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Story summary

A. J. Liebling, American journalist for The New Yorker, is profiled for bringing characters to life, notably Earl Long.
He began in 1935, and his work shows humor, versatility, and literary acclaim.
He covered boxing, loved food, criticized dieting, and reported on D-Day, earning the Cross of the Legion of Honor.
Liebling's legacy endures in his line that freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one.