The New Yorker was launched by Harold Ross on February 21 thanks to the generous financial investment of Raoul Fleischmann, founder of the General Baking Company (A New Yorker...). The infamous Eustace Tilley, the drawing of the man wearing a monocle, was drawn by Rea Irvin and became the face of the magazine (A New Yorker..). Since the inception of The New Yorkers, "The Talk of The Town" has been a highlight of the publication due to the raw nature of the contributing editorial staff. During World War II, by reading "The Talk of The Town" a reader could get an idea of ​​how the editorial team felt about the situation at hand and could possibly relate to the editors on a more personal level. This in turn helped fuel the magazine's success during World War II, which prompted them to publish a foreign edition for the troops (Home Front). After the attack on Pearl Harbor, editors and contributors expressed their opinions about the war effort. When the first issue was published, after the declaration of war, it was clear that people's minds were in a state of unrest. From the first notice of the attack while listening to the game or using literature to express the feelings of one's troubled mind, it is not difficult to see how “The Talk of The Town” shows the emotional side of the people who contributed during this time (The Talk of ...). This in turn shows the charm of "The Talk of The Town". Not only does it inform the reader about what is happening in the world, but it does so by truly connecting with the audience on an emotional level. Additionally, the United States entered World War II on December 8, 1941 in response to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. 7 1941. The first issue of the New Yorker was printed o... middle of the page... s. Finally, it demonstrated that the people who wrote for the New Yorker were not just authors, poets, or cartoonists. They were people with hopes, dreams and frustrations just like the rest of the nation and they used "The Talk of The Town" to make their voices heard in a way that was more appealing to many people who signed up during this time and continue to do it today. Works Cited “A New Yorker Timeline: The New Yorker.” The New Yorker. Condé Nast, n.d. Web.08 April 2014.Cowles, Edward Spencer. Don't be afraid! How to get rid of fear and tiredness. New York: Whittlesey House, 1941. Print. "Home Front – The New Yorker – Overseas Edition – World War II Archives of Wartime Publications". Wartime printing. Ed. Dave and Irek. WarTime Press, ndWeb. April 08, 2014."The talk of the town." The New Yorker December 13, 1941: 21. The New Yorker. Network. 08 April. 2014.