Franklin Trusdell
Franklin Trusdell was an Associated Press reporter known for being the first pool reporter inside the White House during the presidency of James A. Garfield, notably providing updates on Garfield's condition after he was shot in 1881. His role marked the inception of the press pool system, which allows reporters to share information about presidential events with a broader audience.
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Franklin Trusdell of AP was present outside the scene to listen and share information with other reporters after Garfield's shooting.
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AP reporter Franklin Trusdell sat outside his sick room, listening to him breathe and sharing updates with other correspondents.
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