The Philolexian Society of Columbia University
John L. O'Sullivan
Coined "manifest destiny"; editor of the Democratic Review.
From Notable Alumni · Foundation editorial
Coined "manifest destiny"; editor of the Democratic Review
Vital
- Full name
- John L. O'Sullivan
Columbia & the Society
- Columbia
- Class of 1831 (Columbia College)
Works (5)
- 1839 "The Great Nation of Futurity" · Magazine essay (Democratic Review)
- 1845 "Annexation" (the "manifest destiny" essay) · Magazine essay
- 1876 Pagano, or Pagana, of Naples · Notes and Queries
- 1876 Wace · Notes and Queries
- 1831 Regulations for the day and night police of the city of New-York
Primary sources
The Foundation's research archive
Philolexian Annals 1912, Roll of Members
John L. O'Sullivan · Confidence: CERTAIN
External references
Community-maintained record
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