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Did you know Karl Marx, renowned for his theories on socialism, was once a correspondent for a New York newspaper?

Marx, the philosophical behemoth and co-author of the 'Communist Manifesto', turned to journalism after exile from his native Germany. After arriving in London in 1849, Marx initially struggled to support his family. In 1851, Charles Dana, the managing editor of the 'New York Daily Tribune', offered Marx a job to write European news.

However, it wasn't War or Politics per se that Marx wrote on, but Culture, Art and Historical Critique. He was given the entire freedom to communicate his strong socialist views across the Atlantic. His association with the newspaper spanned over a decade, with his articles on economic theories, historical insights, and elaborate economic analyses gaining particular attention. Marx’s journalistic endeavours were not just a means of survival, but a medium to propagate his revolutionary thoughts. He used the power of pen to dissect capitalism and its roots, effectively reaching out to the masses. This interesting snippet of history illustrates the depth of Marx's influence on international beliefs and ideologies.

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