Graham Greene hailed Claud Cockburn as the greatest journalist of the 20th century, recognizing his unique contributions to journalism amidst significant political turmoil.
Claud Cockburn founded the Week in the 1930s to combat Nazi sympathizers in Britain, cleverly intertwining serious journalism with entertainment and political gossip.
Patrick Cockburn, Claud's son, discovered MI5 files detailing his father's profound influence in journalism, illustrating the remarkable legacy that continues to resonate today.
Cockburn's critical reporting exposed the appeasement of Hitler by influential Britons, leading to public outrage, notably from Ramsay MacDonald, which enhanced the Week's international acclaim.
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