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Arthur Ochs Sulzberger
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Sulzberger in 1984
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| Born | February 5, 1926 New York City, U.S.
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| Died | September 29, 2012 (aged 86) Southampton, New York, U.S.
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| Other names | Punch Sulzberger |
| Alma mater | Columbia University (BA) |
| Occupation | Newspaper publisher |
| Years active | 1963–1997 |
| Spouse(s) |
Barbara Winslow Grant
(m. 1948; div. 1956)Carol Fox Fuhrman
(m. 1956; died 1995)Allison S. Cowles
(m. 1996; died 2010) |
| Children | 4, including Arthur Jr. |
| Parent(s) | Arthur Hays Sulzberger Iphigene Bertha Ochs |
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| Awards | Pulitzer Prize |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ |
United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1944–1952 |
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Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Sr. (February 5, 1926 – September 29, 2012) was an important American publisher and businessman. He came from a family famous for newspapers. Sulzberger became the publisher of The New York Times in 1963. He also became chairman of The New York Times Company in 1973. He later passed these roles to his son, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr..
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His Early Life and Education
Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Sr. was born in New York City on February 5, 1926. His parents were Arthur Hays Sulzberger and Iphigene Bertha Ochs. His mother's father, Adolph Ochs, used to own The New York Times.
Arthur had a sister named Judy. This is how he got his nickname, "Punch." It was a playful reference to the old British puppet show, Punch and Judy.
After finishing school at Loomis Chaffee School, Sulzberger joined the United States Marine Corps. He served during World War II from 1944 to 1946 in the Pacific. Later, he earned a degree in English and history from Columbia University in 1951.
He was called back to duty during the Korean War. He served in Korea and then in Washington, D.C. before leaving the military.
Leading The New York Times
Sulzberger became the publisher of The New York Times in 1963. He was only 37 years old, making him the youngest publisher in the newspaper's history. Before him, his father and grandfather had also been publishers.
In the 1960s, Sulzberger helped build a large team of news reporters for The Times. Under his leadership, the newspaper won a Pulitzer Prize in 1972. This award was for publishing important government documents known as The Pentagon Papers.
The Pentagon Papers Story
In 1971, The New York Times started publishing articles about the Pentagon Papers. These were secret government documents. Publishing them was a big decision for Sulzberger. It meant taking risks to share important information with the public. Many people praised his choice to let the public know what was happening.
Sulzberger's son, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr., took over as publisher in 1992. Sulzberger Sr. stayed as chairman of The New York Times Company until 1997.
Giving Back: Philanthropy
Besides his work at The New York Times, Sulzberger also helped other organizations. He was a trustee for the Metropolitan Museum of Art starting in 1968. He also served as its chairman from 1987 to 1998. In 1967, he became a lifetime trustee of Columbia University.
Family Life and Legacy
Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Sr. was married three times. He had two children with his first wife, Barbara Winslow Grant: Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr. and Karen Alden Sulzberger. He had another daughter, Cynthia Fox Sulzberger Green, with his second wife, Carol Fox Fuhrman. He also adopted Carol's daughter, Cathy Sulzberger. His third wife was Allison Stacey Cowles.
In 2005, Sulzberger received the Katharine Graham Lifetime Achievement Award. This award honored his long and successful career in newspapers.
Sulzberger passed away on September 29, 2012, at the age of 86.
