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Winthrop Rockefeller

(1912–1973) Politician United States

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Winthrop Rockefeller was a politician from the United States, best known for Taking Note.

Quick Facts About Winthrop Rockefeller

Born
May 1, 1912
Died
February 22, 1973
Nationality
United States
Profession
Politician
Notable works
Taking Note
Spouse
Bobo Rockefeller

About Winthrop Rockefeller

Winthrop Rockefeller 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. As an entrepreneur in Arkansas, he financed many local projects, including a number of new medical clinics in poorer areas, before being elected state governor in 1966, as the first Republican governor of Arkansas since the Reconstruction era. Despite accusations of lacking insight into the concerns of low-income voters, Rockefeller was re-elected in 1968, and went on to complete the integration of Arkansas schools.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Purple Heart Bronze Star Medal

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