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Put together in unfinished lofts by candlelight, it consisted of four dense, colorless pages of text. It sold for a penny.
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The first issue of The New York Times consisted of four pages and was sold for one penny.
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Claim Maker
A.G. Sulzberger
Context Type
Opinion
Context Details
{
    "date": "1851-09-18",
    "event": "First issue publication",
    "statistic": "four pages, one penny",
    "organization": "The New York Times"
}
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Media History
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September 18, 2026 at 7:06 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 7:06 PM (3 weeks ago)

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175 Years of The Times
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/18/opinion/nyt-175-anniversary-sulzberger.html

This article marks the 175th anniversary of The New York Times, featuring an editor's welcome, a Civil War story, and a quiz about the publication. It also includes a comprehensive site navigation.

New York Times Anniversary Journalism History Media American History Newspapers First Amendment Democracy Free Press

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