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William Vann Rogers (October 20, 1911 – July 9, 1993), generally known as Will Rogers Jr., was an American politician, writer, and newspaper publisher. He was the eldest son of humorist Will Rogers (1879–1935) and Betty Blake Rogers (1879–1944).
Jul 11, 1993 · Part Cherokee, Will Rogers Jr. was active in American Indian affairs and was chairman of the California State Park Commission from 1960 to 1962. A note found beside his body asked that his...
Will Rogers Jr. was elected as a Democratic congressman for Southern California in 1942. Although he served only 17 months in congress, he is best remembered as the American politician who did the most to try and save the Jews of Europe during World War II.
Rogers was portrayed by his son, Will Rogers Jr., in a cameo in the 1949 film Look for the Silver Lining, as the star of the 1952 film The Story of Will Rogers, and as a voice-only cameo in The American Adventure at Epcot.
Will Rogers Jr. was elected as a Democratic congressman for Southern California in 1942. Although he served only 17 months in congress, he is best remembered as the American politician who did the most to try and save the Jews of Europe during World War II.
Aug 5, 2020 · Between 1915 and 1935, Cowboy Philosopher Will Rogers, who brightened the dark days of the Great Depression with words of compassion and common sense, became a Broadway star, a top male movie...
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In this story from July 1957, Will Rogers Jr. recalls the wisdom his witty father passed on to him.
William Vann Rogers (October 20, 1911 – July 9, 1993), generally known as Will Rogers Jr., was an American politician, writer, and newspaper publisher. He was the eldest son of humorist Will Rogers (1879–1935) and Betty Blake Rogers (1879–1944).
Jul 12, 1993 · TUBAC, Ariz. — Will Rogers Jr., son of the famed humorist, apparently killed himself July 10 by a gunshot to the head, the sheriff said. Rogers, 81, had recently suffered strokes and heart...
