New York Tribune facts for kids
The November 16, 1864 issue of the
New-York Tribune |
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| Type | Daily newspaper |
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| Format | Broadsheet |
| Founded | 1841 |
| Ceased publication | 1966 |
| Headquarters | New York, New York, U.S. |
The New-York Tribune was a very important American newspaper. It was started in April 1841 by Horace Greeley. At first, it was a "penny newspaper," meaning it was very cheap to buy. This made it available to many people.
Between 1842 and 1866, the newspaper was known as the New-York Daily Tribune. The Tribune did more than just report the daily news. It also wrote about politics, books, social changes, and new ideas.
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The New-York Tribune Newspaper
How the Tribune Began
Horace Greeley started the New-York Tribune in April 1841. He wanted to create a newspaper that was easy to afford. It was a "penny newspaper," which meant it cost only one cent. This helped many people read it.
The newspaper supported the Whig Party at first. Later, Horace Greeley used the Tribune to help start the Republican Party.
A Powerful Voice
The Tribune was very influential. It covered many topics besides just the news. It wrote about politics, interesting books, and ways to improve society. It also shared new and important ideas.
In 1860, the Tribune supported Abraham Lincoln to become President of the United States. It also supported him during the Civil War. For a time, the Tribune had the largest number of readers in the United States. The newspaper's main articles, called editorials, were read by many. They helped shape what people thought across the country.
The End of an Era
In 1924, the New-York Tribune joined with another newspaper, the New York Herald. Together, they formed the New York Herald Tribune. This new newspaper continued to be a major daily paper in the U.S. However, it stopped being published in 1966.
Images for kids
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Daguerreotype of the Tribune editorial staff by famous photographer Mathew Brady, taken around the 1850s. Horace Greeley is seated, second from the right. Editor Charles Anderson Dana is standing in the center.
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The New York Tribune building, which is now the site of One Pace Plaza in lower Manhattan.
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See also
In Spanish: New York Tribune para niños
