George Horace Lorimer

Biography

George Horace Lorimer, editor and publisher, guided the editorial direction of the Saturday Evening Post, cultivating it into one of the nation’s most influential magazines. His keen eye for storytelling and his commitment to literary excellence made the Post a platform for both art and civic discourse.

He encouraged wide readership by blending serious commentary with accessible fiction, and he supported writers whose voices might otherwise have gone unheard. His leadership helped establish a standard of editorial integrity that continued to shape American public life long after his tenure.