James Gordon Bennett, Jr., was a tall, thin, regal man of 32 years, with a trim mustache and fine tapering hands. His blue-gray eyes seemed cold and imperious, yet also carried glints of mischief.

Subscribers may view the full text of this article in its original form through TimesMachine. Those only who were intimate with the first James Gordan Bennett understood well his character.

James Tempro, a retired FDNY firefighter who won the James Gordon Bennett Award in 1969, wanted the FDNY to consider changing the name, as Bennett, like so many of his day, was a rabid racist Ð a ...

The New York City Fire Department announced the renaming of a department medal of valor, citing the “deeply racist beliefs” of the award’s first namesake. The James Gordon Bennett Medal ...

There is little doubt that James Gordon-Bennett relieved himself in front of the guests, consequently bringing a New Year's party at the home of his future in-laws to an abrupt halt. The only ...

That was James Gordon Bennett — saucy, titillating, opinionated, cynical and shrewd. He died in 1872 and his son, James Gordon Bennett Jr.,, ran the paper successfully for another 20 years.

The race pays tribute to James Gordon Bennett Jr., who was renowned for not only founding the now-defunct International Herald Tribune but also for generously sponsoring air sports.

This article was originally published with the title “Death of James Gordon Bennett” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 26 No. 25 (June 1872), p. 400 doi:10. ...

Piloting the Belgica, Lieut. Ernest de Muyter of the Belgian Army, won the James Gordon Bennett balloon trophy for the third time. The cup has now become his permanent property. Leaving Brussels, ...

This article was originally published with the title “James Gordon Bennett's New Yacht” inSA Supplements Vol. 13 No. 336supp(June 1882), p. 5354doi:10.1038/scientificamerican06101882-5354csupp ...