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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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May 10, 2019 · Learn about the life and career of Nelson Rockefeller, the grandson of a billionaire and a three-time presidential candidate. He served as governor of New York for 15 years and as vice president under Gerald Ford.
Oct 19, 2020 · Learn about the life and achievements of Nelson Rockefeller, the grandson of oil magnate John D. Rockefeller and a four-term governor of New York. This book by Richard Norton Smith covers his political career, his presidential ambitions, his family and personal challenges, and his legacy.
- Richard Norton Smith
- 2014
Nelson Rockefeller, (born July 8, 1908, Bar Harbor, Maine, U.S.—died Jan. 26, 1979, New York, N.Y.), U.S. politician. A grandson of John D. Rockefeller, he worked for several family enterprises, including Creole Petroleum in Venezuela (1935–40).
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.
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