Upton Sinclair Bullet Bio

\> be Upton Sinclair
\> spawn in Baltimore, Maryland, land of the free
\> grows up with words as his weapons, pen mightier than the sword
\> pens ‘The Jungle’, meatpacking industry in the crosshairs
\> exposes harsh conditions, public outrage sparks reform
\> inspires creation of Food and Drug Administration, safeguarding public health
\> writes nearly 100 books, prolific doesn’t even begin to cover it
\> runs for California governor, falls short but leaves a mark
\> wins Pulitzer for ‘Dragon’s Teeth’, mastery in storytelling recognized
\> pens quote ‘It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends on his not understanding it’, wisdom for the ages
\> continues writing into his 80s, unwavering commitment to the truth
\> passes away, but legacy lives on, shaping American literature and history
\> still Sinclair, still remembered, still inspiring generations

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