Horace Greeley

Horace Greeley (1811-1872) was an influential American newspaper editor, journalist, and political figure, best known as the founder of the New-York Tribune, a major newspaper of his time. He advocated for social reform, including the abolition of slavery, women's rights, and labor rights. Greeley was a prominent figure in the Whig Party and later the Republican Party. In 1872, he ran for president as a Liberal Republican, opposing Ulysses S. Grant, but was unsuccessful. Greeley’s powerful writings and editorial leadership shaped public opinion during a transformative period in American history.