The Boy From Oklahoma
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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 · Ailing Will Rogers Jr., 81, Commits Suicide : Obituary: Actor, journalist and former congressman worked to ensure his famous father’s legacy. He had suffered two strokes and recently undergone...
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.
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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.
- October 20, 1911
- July 10, 1993
Rogers became a naturalized U.S. citizen after the 1898 Curtis Act disbanded tribal governments. Both of his parents had Cherokee blood, and though his successful father fervently wanted him to...
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).
Will Rogers Jr. 8 min read. In this story from July 1957, Will Rogers Jr. recalls the wisdom his witty father passed on to him. “Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip,” my father once said. If Will Rogers had a rule to live by, maybe that’s the one. Anyway, it’s one I remember best.
