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Rockefeller 1. John D(avison). 1839--1937, US industrialist and philanthropist 2. his son, John D(avison). 1874--1960, US capitalist and philanthropist 3. his son, Nelson (Aldrich). 1908--79, US politician; governor of New York State (1958--74); vice president (1974--76) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| * Rockefeller began as a member of the proletariat, and through thrift and cunning succeeded in developing the first perfect trust, namely that known as Standard Oil. Mind you, if my letters lead to anything it will probably be a situation as an earnest bill-clerk or an effervescent office-boy, for Rockefeller and Carnegie and that lot have swiped all the soft jobs. Rockefeller, who more than once has been generous to Tuskegee, without being reminded of this. |
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