W. J. Cameron

William John “W. J.” Cameron (1878–1955) was a Canadian-born American journalist and editor. He became closely associated with industrialist Henry Ford, serving as Ford’s publicist and a leading voice in Ford’s media efforts. Cameron was editor of *The Dearborn Independent*, the newspaper owned by Ford, and helped shape its editorial direction during the paper’s most prominent years. In addition to his work in journalism, he was known as a public speaker and commentator within Ford’s circle. Cameron’s career is chiefly remembered for his influential role in promoting Ford’s public image and for his editorial leadership at *The Dearborn Independent*.