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The Washington Star newspaper (1852-1981) is distinct from the modern Washington Star News or any contemporary organizations. Not to be confused with the Washington Times or Washington Post.
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- The Washington Star - WikipediaWikipedia▎ high· 2026-05-14
- Founded December 16, 1852 by Captain Joseph Borroughs Tate
- Ownership evolved through Wallach, Noyes/Kauffmann/Adams consortium, Joe Allbritton, and Time Inc.
- Closed August 7, 1981 after 128 years
- Known for Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonists and reporters
- Washington Evening Star (1852-1981) - Readex Digital CollectionsReadex▎ high· 2026-05-14
- Evening newspaper serving Washington, D.C. and nation's capital
- Comprehensive coverage of national politics and all government branches
- Published under titles: Washington Evening Star, Washington Star-News, Washington Star
- Ceased publication August 7, 1981
- Evening Star (Washington, D.C.) - Library of CongressLibrary of Congress▎ high· 2026-05-14
- Microfilm and archival records preserved at Library of Congress
- Serial publication spanning 1854-1972 period documented
- Part of permanent national archives
Washington Star
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Disambiguation: The Washington Star newspaper (1852-1981) is distinct from the modern Washington Star News or any contemporary organizations. Not to be confused with the Washington Times or Washington Post.
The Washington Star was an evening newspaper founded on December 16, 1852, by Captain Joseph Borroughs Tate in Washington, D.C. As the nation's leading paper of record for Washington affairs from 1852 until its closure on August 7, 1981 (after 128 years), it provided comprehensive coverage of national politics and all branches of government. The publication achieved significant editorial prestige, with staff members winning 10 Pulitzer Prizes between 1944 and 1981. No documented UAP or UFO involvement in its editorial mission or reporting has been identified in available sources.
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Desambiguação: The Washington Star newspaper (1852-1981) is distinct from the modern Washington Star News or any contemporary organizations. Not to be confused with the Washington Times or Washington Post.
O Washington Star era um jornal vespertino fundado em 16 de dezembro de 1852 pelo Capitão Joseph Borroughs Tate em Washington, D.C. Como jornal de referência líder da nação para assuntos de Washington desde 1852 até seu encerramento em 7 de agosto de 1981 (após 128 anos), fornecia cobertura abrangente da política nacional e de todos os ramos do governo. A publicação alcançou prestígio editorial significativo, com membros da equipe ganhando 10 Prêmios Pulitzer entre 1944 e 1981. Não foi identificado envolvimento documentado com UAPs ou UFOs em sua missão editorial ou reportagem nas fontes disponíveis.
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- The Washington Star - Wikipedia · Wikipedia · reliability:
high— Founded December 16, 1852 by Captain Joseph Borroughs Tate; Ownership evolved through Wallach, Noyes/Kauffmann/Adams consortium, Joe Allbritton, and Time Inc.; Closed August 7, 1981 after 128 years; Known for Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonists and reporters - Washington Evening Star (1852-1981) - Readex Digital Collections · Readex · reliability:
high— Evening newspaper serving Washington, D.C. and nation's capital; Comprehensive coverage of national politics and all government branches; Published under titles: Washington Evening Star, Washington Star-News, Washington Star; Ceased publication August 7, 1981 - Evening Star (Washington, D.C.) - Library of Congress · Library of Congress · reliability:
high— Microfilm and archival records preserved at Library of Congress; Serial publication spanning 1854-1972 period documented; Part of permanent national archives