In today's world, media is an integral part of everyday life. Their influence on public opinion cannot be overestimated. In the 18th century, the influence of the press on public opinion was still an innovation. Techniques for working with the readership were just being developed. Editors and politicians were beginning to recognize what a powerful propaganda tool periodicals could become. The monograph examines the participation of the US press at the end of the 18th century in political discussions. The journalistic technologies used are being studied. The connection between the growing role of the press and the democratization of American society is emphasized.