On this day 140 years ago, November 14, 1885 (October 8, 1885 lunar calendar), the birthday of the famous American journalist Strong. Strong (1885~ 1970), Anna Louis Strong, a famous American journalist and writer. Born in Ferrand City, Nebraska. Graduated from the University of Chicago. In his early years, he devoted himself to progressive activities. From 1918 to 1920, he served as the feature editor of the Seattle trade union publication "Trade Union Chronicle". Visited the Soviet Union in 1921. After that, he extensively introduced the achievements of the Soviet Revolution. He visited China twice during the Anti-Japanese War to report on the revolutionary struggle of the workers and peasants led by the Communist Party of China and the heroic resistance war of the people's army. Visited Yan'an and other liberated areas in 1946. After coming to China in 1958, he settled in Beijing and reported the achievements of China's socialist revolution and construction to the world, which contributed to the understanding and friendship between the people of China and the United States. He died in Beijing in 1970. He is the author of books such as "Fighting Spain", "The Age of Stalin", "The Chinese Conquered China", "Why I Came to China at the Age of 72", etc.; edited 10 issues of "China Newsletter".