Brief introduction of Jacob August Riis's life

Jacob August Riis (1May 3, 849–191May 26, 4) was a Danish-American social reformer, journalist who exposed social corruption and social documentary photographer. 2 1 year-old immigrated to the United States, engaged in different occupations, and experienced the life of the urban poor personally. 1873 worked as a reporter in the lower east side police station of new york, and found that the infant mortality rate in some economic apartments was as high as 10%. He took these photos and published them in 1890' s book How the other half lives (1890), which made his works and speeches more perfect. His record of discovery attracted the attention of the American people. Theodore roosevelt, then police chief of new york, later governor of New York and president of the United States, said, I have read your book and I am here to help you. Thus began the era of progress in America. In photography, he is considered as one of the pioneers in the application of flash in photography. Years later, The Struggle with Slums published by Rees reported the process of urban housing reform. In various senses, Reese is a pioneer. He established a residential area in 190 1 and named it after him. He mercilessly warned his compatriots, "People can't live like pigs ..... we don't have to wait until peace and prosperity to get rid of slums. We can do it now. " Reese died today and the slum still exists.