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William Lloyd Garrison was an American newspaper publisher who lived during the 19th century. Called "The Liberator," the newspaper he published spoke out against the evils of slavery, making Garrison a notable member of the abolitionist movement.
Time Frame
Garrison was born in Massachusetts in December 1805 and died on May 24, 1879.
Early Life
Because his father abandoned his family, Garrison worked from an early age, selling candy and delivering wood. Interested in journalism, Garrison completed many internships and finally became a writer and editor of the Newburyport Herald in 1818, at the age of only 13.
The Abolition Movement
Garrison joined the abolition movement around the age of 25, and met Benjamin Lundy, the editor of the "Genius of Universal Emancipation" in 1828. One of Garrison's articles for the paper landed him a jail sentence for libel.
The Liberator
After his release from jail in 1830, Garrison returned to his abolition work. The first edition of "The Liberator" was released on Jan. 1, 1831 and continued to publish until 1865 when the Civil War ended.
Later Pursuits
Until his death, Garrison advocated the right of women to vote and temperance--making drinking illegal.
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