Henry B. Anthony

Biography

Henry B. Anthony built a reputation as a thoughtful politician and an influential voice in journalism, helping to shape opinion through the Providence Journal before taking Rhode Island’s interests to the U.S. Senate. His careful stewardship of fiscal matters made him a respected leader in the nation’s capital for decades.

He balanced partisan tensions with a personal devotion to integrity, ultimately resting among his peers at Swan Point Cemetery, where his legacy endures in both media and governmental circles.