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James Gordon Bennett Jr. was a prominent American publisher recognized for his contributions to the New York Herald. He played a crucial role in arranging the initial polo and tennis competitions in the U.S. and emerged victorious in the first trans-oceanic yacht race. Bennett supported explorers like Henry Morton Stanley and participated in the USS Jeannette expedition. His notoriety led to the creation of the exclamation "Gordon Bennett!", commonly used to express surprise or incredulity.