May 17, 1933
David Lawrence produces the first issue of a weekly newspaper called the United States News. It is a 16-page paper devoted primarily to federal government activities in Washington. It costs 5 cents.

Dec. 3, 1934
The first Washington Whispers column is published in the United States News–making it the oldest feature of U.S.News & World Report still published today.

Jan. 5, 1940
The United States News changes format from a newspaper to a magazine. The publication is billed "the Weekly Newsmagazine of National Affairs." The first issue contains 52 pages–a substantial increase from the newspaper's original 16.

May 23, 1946
As a complement to the United States News, David Lawrence launches World Report, a new weekly magazine devoted entirely to news from foreign countries.
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Jan. 16, 1948
The United States News and World Report merge to become a new magazine titled U.S.News & World Report, combining international and national news coverage. The newsstand price is 15 cents an issue.