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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).
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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- New York City, New York, USA
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- Tubac, Arizona, USA
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.
- October 20, 1911
- July 10, 1993
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.
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).
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Jul 10, 1993 · TUBAC, Ariz. - Will Rogers Jr. was found dead Friday of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said. The 81-year-old Rogers' body was discovered about 3 p.m. near his car outside of Tubac, 140 miles southeast of Phoenix, said Santa Cruz County Sheriff Tony Estrada.
