Formally named Elizabeth Jane Cochran, Nellie Bly was a determined young woman who became an influential investigative journalist. She sought out a career in journalism in the late 1800s, which was an uncommon position for a woman to hold at the time. Her tenacity allowed her to take on stories that exposed social issues and injustices. She’s also famously known for traveling around the world and reporting on her experiences. Bly is known as one of the influential figures that ushered in the era of investigative journalism, and her accomplishments proved her dedication to being a prominent journalist in history.   Portrait of young Nellie Bly by H. J.…