Nelson Rockefeller
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Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller (July 8, 1908 – January 26, 1979) was an American politician and businessman. He was from one of the richest and powerful families in the United States, The Rockefellers. He was Governor of New York from 1959 to 1973. He tried many times to become President of the United States. The closest he came to being President was being chosen as Vice-President in 1974 under Gerald Ford.
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- 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
