Washington Post

Washington Post is an American daily newspaper published in Washington, D.C.. It is the most-widely circulated newspaper within the Washington metropolitan area and has a large national audience. Daily broadsheet editions are printed for D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

History

The Washington Post was founded on December 6, 1877, by Stilson Hutchins and in 1880 added a Sunday edition, becoming the city's first newspaper to publish seven days a week. The newspaper has won 69 Pulitzer Prizes, the second-most of any publication (after The New York Times).

Ownership

The Washington Post was owned by the Graham family from 1933 to 2013. It was sold to Nash Holdings LLC, a company controlled by Jeff Bezos, the owner of Amazon, in 2013.

Editorial stance

The Washington Post is generally regarded as one of the leading daily American newspapers along with The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and The Wall Street Journal. The Post has distinguished itself through its political reporting on the workings of the White House, Congress, and other aspects of the U.S. government.

Online presence

The Washington Post switched to a digital-first strategy in 2013 under the guidance of Jeff Bezos. This strategy has led to the development of a strong online presence, with significant growth in online subscriptions and traffic.

Notable contributors

Over the years, many notable journalists have written for the Washington Post, including Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, David Broder, Dana Priest, and Katharine Graham.

See also

• List of newspapers in the United States
• History of American newspapers