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Riis, Jacob August
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Jacob August Riis (1848–1914) came to America in 1870 from Denmark and worked as a police reporter in New York City for 22 years. In addition to his realistic descriptions of slum conditions, Riis recommended health, educational, and environmental reform.
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Jacob August Riis (1848–1914) came to America in 1870 from Denmark and worked as a police reporter in New York City for 22 years.
In addition to his realistic descriptions of slum conditions, Riis recommended health, educational, and environmental reform.
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