Press and the political arena: The role the press plays in shaping the political spectrum and how America operates

We will examine the power the press has had over the centuries, through its presentation and even manipulation of facts to change both world situations and United States' policy. Political races have been won and lost in the media, wars have begun through press coverage, and public figures have been shaped and challenged through the perceptions of the masses-- generated through the media perception and presentation. The power of the American press is vast and far-reaching.