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Robert Rutherford McCormick.
American lawyer, Army officer & newspaper owner (1880–1955)
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About Robert Rutherford McCormick
Robert Rutherford "Colonel" McCormick was an American publisher, lawyer, and businessman. A member of the McCormick family of Chicago, McCormick became a lawyer, Republican Chicago alderman, distinguished U.S. Army officer in World War I, and eventually owner and publisher of the Chicago Tribune newspaper. A leading Republican, McCormick opposed the New Deal and later opposed American entry into World War II. His legacy includes what is now the McCormick Foundation philanthropic organization.
Everything about Robert Rutherford McCormick →- Occupation
- peace activist, newspaper proprietor, newspaper editor
- Position held
- Chicago Alderman
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- July 30, 1880, 1880
- Died
- April 1, 1955, 1955