John Hersey
John Hersey was an acclaimed American author and journalist, best known for his groundbreaking work 'Hiroshima', which detailed the experiences of survivors of the atomic bomb. His writing was influential in shaping public perceptions of war and its human impact, and he contributed significantly to The New Yorker, where his reporting exemplified the magazine's commitment to serious journalism.
Born on Jun 17, 1914 (111 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,186 | $700,000 | 500$ |
| Spain | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 29,076 | $1,400,000 | 871$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 3,229 | $110,000 | 65$ |
| Totals | 3 | 60,869,042 | 38,491 | $2,210,000 | 1,436$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Spain:
John Hersey published a report in 1946 that many consider the best journalistic text in history.
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Slovakia:
John Hersey's report details the experiences of six survivors of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
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Switzerland:
Journalist John Hersey highlighted the human suffering caused by the atomic bomb in his writings.
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Switzerland:
John Hersey's 'Hiroshima' was a report that changed our view of the world forever.
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Liechtenstein:
The magazine dedicated an entire issue to John Hersey's report on the consequences of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
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Brazil:
John Hersey wrote a significant report on Hiroshima that was published in The New Yorker.
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