Rockefeller
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John D(avison) 1839–1937, and his son John D(avison), Jr., 1874–1960, U.S. oil magnates and philanthropists.
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Nelson A(ldrich), 1908–79, U.S. political leader: governor of New York 1959–73; vice president of the U.S. 1974–77 (son of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.).
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John D ( avison ). 1839–1937, US industrialist and philanthropist
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his son, John D ( avison ). 1874–1960, US capitalist and philanthropist
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his son, Nelson ( Aldrich ). 1908–79, US politician; governor of New York State (1958–74); vice president (1974–76)
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A century ago, Rockefeller rode the wave of industrialization by building Standard Oil into a behemoth, wielding influence over railroads and pipelines.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
The ironworkers who built Rockefeller Center during the heights of the Great Depression probably had seen better days, but it’s unlikely they’d have seen better views.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The purported investment group claimed its clientele included Bill Cosby and members of the Rockefeller family, according to published reports.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
“The combination is here to stay. Individualism has gone, never to return,” Rockefeller later declared.
From Barron's • May 2, 2026
It all started on January 17, 1912, when Alexis Carrel, a French surgeon at the Rockefeller Institute, grew his “immortal chicken heart.”
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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