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Winthrop Rockefeller (* 1. Mai 1912 in New York City; † 22. Februar 1973 in Arkansas) war ein US-amerikanischer Politiker. Er war von 1955 bis 1964 Vorsitzender der Kommission für die industrielle Entwicklung von Arkansas und wurde 1961 Vorsitzender der Republikaner in Arkansas.
Winthrop Rockefeller (May 1, 1912 – February 22, 1973) was an American politician and philanthropist. Rockefeller was the fourth son and fifth child of American financier John D. Rockefeller Jr. and Abby Aldrich Rockefeller. He was one of the grandchildren of Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller.
Winthrop Rockefeller (born May 1, 1912, New York City—died Feb. 22, 1973, Palm Springs, Calif., U.S.) was an American politician and philanthropist and a member of the famed Rockefeller family. He was the second youngest of the five sons of John D. Rockefeller, Jr..
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Under his eight-year leadership, the commission helped 600 industries locate to or expand in Arkansas, creating more than 100,000 job opportunities. As the state Republican National committeeman beginning in 1961, Winthrop led efforts to bring about a two-party system in heavily Democratic Arkansas.
11. Okt. 2023 · As governor, Winthrop Rockefeller brought economic, cultural, and political change to Arkansas. “W. R.” or “Win,” as he was known, brought an end to the political organization of former Governor Orval E. Faubus and created a political environment that produced moderate leaders like Dale Bumpers, David Pryor, and Bill Clinton.
17. Juli 2006 · Arkansas Lt. Gov. Win Rockefeller, a reserved billionaire rancher who was more likely to sport a Timex watch and decorate his state office in castoffs than advertise his status as heir to an ...
26. Jan. 2017 · Fifty years ago this month, Winthrop Rockefeller was inaugurated as the first Republican governor of Arkansas in 93 years. His two terms in office (he was re-elected in 1968) had a ...
