Horace Greeley

Horace Greeley was an American journalist, editor, and politician who lived from 1811 to 1872. He is best known for his work as the founder and editor of the New York Tribune, one of the most influential newspapers of the 19th century. Greeley was also a prominent political figure, running for president in 1872 as the candidate of the Liberal Republican Party. Despite his success as a journalist and politician, Greeley was deeply interested in agriculture and spent much of his life advocating...See more

Horace Greeley was an American journalist, editor, and politician who lived from 1811 to 1872. He is best known for his work as the founder and editor of the New York Tribune, one of the most influential newspapers of the 19th century. Greeley was also a prominent political figure, running for president in 1872 as the candidate of the Liberal Republican Party. Despite his success as a journalist and politician, Greeley was deeply interested in agriculture and spent much of his life advocating for the improvement of farming practices. He believed that the future of the United States depended on its ability to develop a sustainable and efficient agricultural system. It is a testament to Greeley's belief in the importance of innovation and experimentation in agriculture and his commitment to improving the lives of American farmers. See less