Lance Morrow, Time magazine essayist of history and infamy, dies at 85. During nearly four decades at Time magazine, Mr. Morrow chronicled America’s tragedies, triumphs and evolving culture.

In 1976, Mr. Morrow became a regular essayist for Time’s back page — a showcase spot that was seen as the magazine’s intellectual touchstone for the week. Mr. Morrow embraced the role.

Time magazine has chosen a Person of the Year since 1927. The magazine grants the title, which isn’t necessarily an award, to ...

History of Time's 'Person of the Year' The first title of Time Magazine's person of the year went to aviator and author Charles Lindbergh , who was proclaimed Man of the Year for 1927.