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15. Mai 2024 · Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller (July 8, 1908 – January 26, 1979) was an American businessman, philanthropist, public servant, and politician. He served as the 41st Vice President of the United States (1974–1977), serving under President Gerald Ford, and as the 49th Governor of New York (1959–1973). He also served in the administrations of Presidents Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman and ...
21. Mai 2024 · Laurance S. Rockefeller (born May 26, 1910, New York, New York, U.S.—died July 11, 2004, New York) was an American venture capitalist and philanthropist and a member of the famed Rockefeller family. He was the third of the five sons of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. He graduated from Princeton University with a degree in philosophy (1932) but ...
15. Mai 2024 · Rockefeller Archive Center Research Reports are created by recipients of research travel stipends and by many others who have conducted research at the RAC. The reports demonstrate the breadth of the RAC's archival holdings, particularly in the study of philanthropy and its effects. Read more about the history of philanthropy at resource.rockarch.org. Also, see the RAC Bibliography of ...
18. Mai 2024 · Nelson was an heir to Standard Oil Co. Inc., the world’s largest oil refiner at the time, and was born into the famed American Rockefeller family. Despite his family’s wealth, Nelson’s father strove to instill in his son the ideals of modesty and moderation. After graduating from the Lincoln School, Nelson attended Dartmouth College, where he studied economics and worked part-time to ...
Vor einem Tag · Abby Rockefeller's son, Nelson, became the museum's president in 1939, playing a key role in its expansion and publicity. His brother, David Rockefeller, joined the board in 1948 and continued the family's close association with the museum.
13. Mai 2024 · Kykuit, a 40-room mansion in Sleepy Hollow, New York, belonged to the Rockefeller family. It was built in 1913 for John D. Rockefeller, founder of the Standard Oil Company. The property features ...
7. Mai 2024 · Nelson Rockefeller was born into the wealthy and prominent Rockefeller family. His father was John D. Rockefeller Jr., a prominent philanthropist and business magnate, while his grandfather was John D. Rockefeller Sr., the founder of Standard Oil Company. Teaching students about the family background can help them understand how Nelson’s upbringing influenced his career choices.
