Born September 2, 1839 in Philadelphia, Henry George helped ignite a movement that swept the nation during the Gilded Age. His 1879 book "Progress and Poverty" articulated the problem of the era: that despite the booming economy, many people were left behind in poverty. The book was a bestseller, and George became wildly popular, eventually being drafted to run for Mayor of New York City in 1886 as a candidate for the United Labor Party. His message even helped inspire America's favorite board g