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Relatives. See family tree. Robert Rutherford " Colonel " McCormick (July 30, 1880 – April 1, 1955) was an American lawyer, businessman and anti-war activist. 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 ...
28. März 2024 · Robert R. McCormick (born July 30, 1880, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.—died April 1, 1955, Wheaton, Illinois) was an American newspaper editor and publisher, popularly known as Colonel McCormick. His idiosyncratic editorials made him the personification of conservative journalism in the United States .
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The Life and Times of Colonel Robert R. M c Cormick. Robert R. McCormick was a leader in the field of journalism and press rights. He introduced the concept of higher education in journalism. His goal was to lay the foundation for journalism to become a profession.
Colonel Robert R. McCormick (1880–1955) was an American media pioneer, outspoken patriot, and noted philanthropist. As president of the Tribune Company from 1911 to 1955, he controlled powerful newspapers in Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. McCormick also founded WGN Radio and Television in Chicago.
16. Apr. 2020 · Since the Colonel’s death, the McCormick Foundation has contributed more than $100 million to support Northwestern, including programs at the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications; the Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science; and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
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Robert R. McCormick (1880-1955) led an exciting life. His interests ranged from journalism to fox-hunting to aviation. Who is Robert R. McCormick? Robert R. McCormick believed in public service and was elected Alderman of Chicago’s 21st Ward in 1904 and President of the Chicago Sanitary District in 1905. He became a citizen-soldier, serving ...
Major Robert R. McCormick The publisher of the Chicago Tribune commanded the 1st Battalion, 5th Field Artillery at the start of the battle. He was evacuated during the battle due to the effects of poison gas and sinus infection.
