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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Ms. Roussel also outlines the history of John D. Rockefeller Jr.’s “city within a city” and investigates the identities of those 11 “world-famous and anonymous” men.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
“I think he thought it would be an exciting space,” said Greg Fleming, president and CEO of Rockefeller Capital Management and a former professor of Rao’s at Yale Law School.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 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
Rockefeller succeeded through vision, hard work, and ruthless tactics—and in the end, his creation was broken up by regulators.
From Barron's • May 2, 2026
We went to Rockefeller Center for the Spirit of Anne Frank Award ceremony, we toured Scholastic, Inc. We met the CEO, vice president, and some of the editors.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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