Nelson Rockefeller
| Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller | |
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| 41st Vice President of the United States | |
| In office December 19, 1974 – January 20, 1977 |
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| President | Gerald R. Ford |
| Preceded by | Gerald R. Ford |
| Succeeded by | Walter Mondale |
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| Born | July 8, 1908 Bar Harbor, Maine, United States |
| Died | January 26, 1979 (aged 70) Manhattan, New York, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Todhunter Clark (1930–1962, divorced) Margaretta Fitler Murphy (1963–1979, his death) |
Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller (July 8, 1908 – January 26, 1979) was a liberal American politician and businessman. He was from one of the richest and most powerful families in the United States.
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Personal life [change]
His paternal grandfather was John D. Rockefeller Sr. His maternal grandfather was United States Senator Nelson Aldrich of Rhode Island. He was Governor of New York from 1959 to 1973.
Marriages [change]
He was married twice, first to Mary Todhunter Clark, then to Margaretta Fitler Murphy.
Political career [change]
He tried three times to gain his party's nomination for the United States presidency but was thwarted by Richard Nixon in 1960 and 1968 and conservative Barry Goldwater in 1964. He was Vice-President from 1974-1977 under Gerald Ford. He was a member of the Republican Party. He was in Knights of Pythias.
Other websites [change]
- Rockefeller Archive Center: Nelson Rockefeller Contains details on the collection of public and private papers available to researchers at the Center.
- The Rocky Roll An extended portrait by Time Magazine of Nelson campaigning for New York Governor in 1958.
- Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress biography
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