Henry George Jr. facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Henry George Jr.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York
In office March 4, 1911 – March 4, 1915
Preceded by	William S. Bennet
Succeeded by	G. Murray Hulbert
Constituency	17th district (1911–13) 21st district (1913–15)
Personal details
Born	November 3, 1862 Sacramento, California, US
Died	November 14, 1916 (aged 54) Washington, D.C., US
Political party	Democratic

Henry George Jr. (born November 3, 1862 – died November 14, 1916) was an American journalist and politician. He served as a United States representative for New York for two terms, from 1911 to 1915. He was also the son of the famous economist Henry George.

Early Life and Career

Henry George Jr. was born in Sacramento, California. He went to school there. When he was sixteen, he began working in a printing office. He stayed there for about a year.

In 1880, he moved to Brooklyn with his parents. The next year, he started working as a reporter for the Brooklyn Eagle newspaper.

Travels and Journalism

In 1884, Henry George Jr. traveled to Great Britain. He worked as a secretary for his father, who was giving lectures there. After the tour, he joined the staff of a newspaper called London Truth.

He then returned to the United States. He worked for the North American Review. From 1887 to 1891, he was the managing editor of the Standard newspaper. He also worked as a correspondent, writing for different newspapers. In 1891, he reported from Washington, D.C. In 1892, he reported from England. In 1893, George became the managing editor of the Florida Citizen in Jacksonville, Florida.

Return to New York

Henry George Jr. came back to New York City in 1895. His father passed away in 1897. After his father's death, Henry George Jr. was chosen to run for mayor of New York City. He ran as the candidate for the Jefferson Democracy Party but did not win the election.

On December 2, 1897, he married Marie Morelle Hitch. She was from Orleans Parish, Louisiana. In 1906, he worked as a special correspondent in Japan.

Time in Congress

Henry George Jr. was elected to the United States Congress. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He served in the Sixty-second and Sixty-third Congresses. His time in Congress lasted from March 4, 1911, to March 4, 1915. He decided not to run for reelection in 1914.

Later Years and Passing

After leaving Congress, Henry George Jr. focused on writing. He continued his literary work until he passed away. He died in Washington, D.C., on November 14, 1916, at the age of 54. He was buried in Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn.

Published Works

• The Life of Henry George (1904)
• The Menace of Privilege (1905)

See also

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