The Washington Post is one of the leading daily newspapers in the United States, founded on December 6, 1877 by Stilson Hutchins in Washington, D.C. Originally aligned with the Democratic Party, the paper struggled financially until financier Eugene Meyer purchased it out of bankruptcy in 1933. Under Meyer and later his daughter Katharine Graham and son‑in‑law Philip Graham, the Post grew into a nationally respected publication, acquiring rivals and establishing itself as a major voice in American journalism.

The Post became globally renowned for its investigative reporting, most notably its role in publishing the Pentagon Papers in 1971 and uncovering the Watergate scandal in 1972, which led to President Richard Nixon’s resignation. These landmark stories cemented its reputation as a watchdog of government power. Over the decades, the paper has won 76 Pulitzer Prizes, the second‑highest total among U.S. newspapers, and has consistently been recognized for excellence in political coverage, foreign reporting, and photography.

In 2013, the Graham family sold the newspaper to Nash Holdings, owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, for $250 million. Today, The Washington Post combines its historic print edition with a robust digital presence, reaching millions of subscribers worldwide. Its motto, “Democracy Dies in Darkness,” reflects its mission to hold institutions accountable and provide transparent reporting. With bureaus in London and Seoul, the Post remains one of the few U.S. newspapers maintaining international desks, ensuring its coverage continues to resonate on a global scale