John H. Johnson
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John Harold Johnson (January 19, 1918 – August 8, 2005[2]) was an American businessman and publisher. Johnson was the founder in 1942 of the Johnson Publishing Company, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Johnson's company, with its Ebony (1945) and Jet (1951) magazines, was among the most influential African-American business in media in the second half of the twentieth century.[4] In 1982, Johnson became the first African American to appear on the Forbes 400. In 1987, Johnson was named Black Enterprise Entrepreneur of the year.[1][5] in 1996, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
American businessman and publisher
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| Born | John Harold Johnson (1918-01-19)January 19, 1918[1][2] Arkansas City, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | August 8, 2005(2005-08-08) (aged 87)[1] |
| Resting place | Oak Woods Cemetery (Chicago, Illinois) |
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| Years active | 1942–2003 |
| Organization | Johnson Publishing Company (founder) |
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| Children | 2 |