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Governor of New York (1959–1973) Rockefeller resigned from the federal government in 1956 to focus on New York State and on national politics. [45] From September 1956 to April 1958, he chaired the Temporary State Commission on the Constitutional Convention. [46]
Apr 2, 2014 · Best Known For: The son of John D. Rockefeller Jr., Nelson Rockefeller served four terms as governor of New York. He was later appointed vice president under President Gerald Ford. Industries
Nelson Rockefeller, 41st vice president of the United States (1974–77) in the administration of President Gerald Ford, four-term governor of New York (1959–73), and leader of the liberal wing of the Republican Party.
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Learn about the life and achievements of Nelson A. Rockefeller, a prominent member of the Rockefeller family and a three-time Republican presidential candidate. Explore his roles as governor of New York, vice president under Ford, and a patron of the arts and public works.
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Learn about the life and achievements of Nelson Rockefeller, a prominent member of the Rockefeller family and a three-time Republican presidential candidate. Explore his roles as governor of New York, vice president under Ford, and patron of the arts and public works.
Oct 6, 2014 · At Rockefeller Center, which opened its doors in 1939, Nelson was hired to bring in tenants and, to his lifelong embarrassment, he oversaw a mural painted on tiles by the Mexican artist Diego...
Learn about the life and achievements of Nelson A. Rockefeller, a businessman, politician, statesman, art collector, and philanthropist. Explore his roles in Rockefeller Center, Latin America, and the United Nations.
