Poultney, Vermont
The statue of Greeley by John Quincy Adams Ward in New York’s City Hall Park
One hundred fifty years ago, Horace Greeley (1811-1872) was known across America and around the world as editor of the New York Tribune, the most widely read and most influential newspaper of its time.
Harper’s Weekly called him “the most perfect Yankee the country has ever produced.”
He had a profound influence on the political and social issues of the day, advocating for women’s rights, unions, and the abolition of slavery. As an editor, he shaped the literature of the nation.
Greeley may be best known today for the statement “Go West, young man!” Although it did not originate with him, it expressed his views and he adopted it.
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