Sir Philip Gibbs
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Sir Philip Gibbs
SIR PHILIP GIBBS (1877 - 1962). Journalist whose outspoken reporting from the front in WW1 got him into trouble : first journalist to interview the Pope. War historian. Worked for The Daily Chronicle and The Daily Telegraph during the First World War. Date: 1918
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Sir Philip Gibbs (1877-1962): A Pioneering Journalist and Historian of the First World War This evocative portrait captures the introspective gaze of Sir Philip Gibbs, a British journalist who made history during the First World War. Born in 1877, Gibbs rose to prominence as an outspoken war correspondent for The Daily Chronicle and later The Daily Telegraph. His fearless reporting from the front lines earned him both admiration and trouble, as he fearlessly chronicled the realities of the war for a hungry public. Gibbs's courage and tenacity were not limited to the battlefield. In 1918, he became the first journalist to interview Pope Benedict XV, a groundbreaking achievement that underscored his unique access and influence. His dispatches from the Vatican provided a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the Catholic Church during a time of global upheaval. As a historian, Gibbs's insights into the First World War remain invaluable. His seminal work, "The War: A Personal History," published in 1919, offers a firsthand account of the conflict and its impact on the world. Gibbs's legacy as a journalist and historian continues to inspire and inform our understanding of the First World War and its enduring consequences. This image, taken in 1918, captures Sir Philip Gibbs at the height of his career, a testament to his unwavering commitment to truth and his indomitable spirit. As we reflect on the centenary of the First World War, Gibbs's story serves as a reminder of the power of journalism to shape our collective memory and inform our future.
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