Greeley, Horace

Cultural  

1. A journalist and political leader of the nineteenth century, known for his strong opinions. He ran unsuccessfully for president just before his death. A favorite phrase of his was “Go west, young man.”

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Example Sentences

Greeley, Horace, nominated for President by Liberal Republicans, 56; a quaint political figure, 57; quoted, 89.

From The New Nation by Dodd, William E.

Greeley, Horace, 225, 350, 351, 352, 355, 356.

From As I Remember Recollections of American Society during the Nineteenth Century by Gouverneur, Marian

Greeley, Horace, influence as journalist, historical value of articles, 31, 90, 267; partisanship, 91; character, 268–270.

From Historical Essays by Rhodes, James Ford

Greeley, Horace, vii, 409; xiii, 183; on farming, xi, 387; at Girard College, xi, 123; influence of, vi, 155; in prison, vi, 170; on Sam Staples, viii, 403; quoted, i, 200.

From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 14 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Musicians by Hubbard, Elbert

Greeley, Horace; portrait; on secession; defeated for Presidency.

From A Short History of the United States by Channing, Edward