History of Bien (newspaper) in Timeline

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Bien (newspaper)

Bien was a Danish language newspaper that circulated in the United States for over a century, from the late 1800s to the early 2000s. The paper served as a vital link to the homeland for Danish immigrants, providing news and cultural content in their native language.

1900: Danish-Language Newspapers in the United States

By 1900, the Danish immigrant community in the United States had established a significant number of Danish-language newspapers, with 34 founded and support provided to 24 Danish-Norwegian publications. Fifteen of these newspapers, including Bien, continued to circulate by this time.

1930: Sophus Hartwick's Tenure as Chief Editor Ends

Sophus Hartwick concluded his role as the chief editor of Bien in 1930, after leading the newspaper since 1897.

2001: Bien Adopts Computer Typesetting

Bien modernized its printing process in 2001, transitioning from Linotype to computer typesetting under the leadership of Poul Andersen, a member of the Danish resistance movement.

May 24, 2018: Final Printed Issue of Bien

On May 24, 2018, Bien, having transitioned to digital platforms, ceased its print publication, marking the end of its long run as a printed newspaper.