William Randolph Hearst's efforts to manipulate public opinion during the Spanish-American War came to be called "yellow journalism."

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Yellow journalism is a term used to describe sensationalistic news reporting that emphasizes crime, scandal, and political corruption, often to the detriment of accuracy or fair representation of the facts. William Randolph Hearst was known for using this style of reporting, particularly in relation to the Spanish-American War.

William Randolph Hearst's Efforts to Manipulate Public Opinion During the Spanish-American