Henry Grady was a journalist and public speaker who was influential in promoting the idea of the "New South" in the late 19th century. He wrote and spoke about the potential for economic growth and development in the South after the Civil War. His audience was primarily white, middle-class southerners who were looking for a way to rebuild their region and create a more prosperous future. The subject matter of his speeches and writings was focused on the potential of the South to become a modern, industrialized region, and the need for the region to embrace new ideas and technologies. His message was intended to inspire and motivate his audience to take action and invest in the future of the South.
