Robert Rutherford McCormick

American lawyer, Army officer & newspaper owner (1880–1955)

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Lived 1880–1955, aged 75United States

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1880–1955
Aged 75
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Updated 2026-07-13

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.