Robert R. McCormick

Robert R. McCormick
Born	Robert Rutherford McCormick (1880-07-30)July 30, 1880 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died	April 1, 1955(1955-04-01) (aged 74) Wheaton, Illinois, U.S.
Alma mater	Yale University (BA) Northwestern University (LLB)
Known for	Chicago Tribune
Political party	Republican
Movement	Non-interventionism
Spouses	Amie Irwin Adams ​ ​ (m. 1915; died 1939)​ Maryland Mathison Hooper ​ ​ (m. 1944)​
Parent(s)	Robert Sanderson McCormick Kate Medill
Relatives	See family tree

Robert Rutherford "Colonel" McCormick (July 30, 1880 – April 1, 1955) 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.