History & Social Studies

Who was John Peter Zenger?

Asked by kade.grantham@bo on 03 Jul 04:30

Last updated by Jill W on 10 Sep 11:57

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Answered by Jill W on 10 Sep 11:57

Zenger was a German immigrant and the publisher of The New York Weekly Journal. He was accused and tried for libel in 1735, thus, winning America's first victory for freedom of the press.