Description: (Journalist)
Henry Jarvis Raymond was a prominent American journalist, newspaper publisher, and politician who co-founded the Republican Party and The New York Times. He held various political positions, including serving in the New York State Assembly, as lieutenant governor of New York, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, and as a member of the US House of Representatives. Raymond's pivotal role in establishing the Republican Party earned him the nickname "godfather of the Republican Party." Throughout his career, he demonstrated a strong commitment to both journalism and politics.