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Jacob August Riis (May 3, 1849 - May 26, 1914), a Danish-American muckraker journalist, photographer, and social reformer, was born in Ribe, Denmark. He is known for his dedication to using his photographic and journalistic talents to help the less fortunate in New York City, which was the subject of most of his prolific writings and photographic essays. He helped with the implementation of "model tenements" in New York with the help of humanitarian Lawrence Veiller. As one of the first photographers to use flash, he is considered a pioneer in Photography.
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Did Jacob Riis invent the flash?
no
Who said the power of the fact is the mighiest lever of this or any day?
Jacob Riis
Jane Addams and Lillian Wald and Jacob Riis are best known as?
Social Reformers!
John Dewey and Jacob Riis were activists in the move to make progressive reforms?
John Dewey and Jacob Riis were activists in the move to make progressive reforms in the system used in public education. They wanted to create better educational facilities.
Whose photographs exposed the dangerous living conditions in tenements in New York City?
jacob riis
When was Jacob Riis born?
Jacob Riis was born on May 3, 1849
Where was Jacob Riis born?
Jacob August Riis was born on May 3, 1849.
Did Jacob Riis die?
Yes, Jacob Riis died on May 26, 1914
How many kids Jacob Riis?
Jacob Riis had five children.
When is Jacob Riis's birthday?
Jacob Riis was born on May 3, 1849
When did Jacob Riis die?
Jacob August Riis died on May 26, 1914.
What is Jacob August Riis's birthday?
Jacob August Riis was born on May 3, 1849.
When was Jacob August Riis born?
Jacob August Riis was born on May 3, 1849.
When did Jacob August Riis die?
Jacob August Riis died on May 26, 1914 at the age of 65.
How old was Jacob August Riis at death?
Jacob August Riis died on May 26, 1914 at the age of 65.
The photograph of Jacob Riis a really are most closely associated with the?
The photographs of Jacob Riis, are most closely associated with atrocities.
Did Jacob Riis run for President?
No.
