Walter Lippmann

Profession: Writer and Political Commentator

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Why Famous: The last man who could swing an election with a newspaper column, he is famous for being among the first to introduce the concept of the "Cold War" and for coining the term "stereotype".

He won two Pulitzer Prizes for his work.

Born: September 23, 1889
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra

Died: December 14, 1974 (aged 85)