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   John Davison Rockefeller Jr. (January 29, 1874 – May 11, 1960) was an American financier and philanthropist. Rockefeller was the fifth child and only son of Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller.

   • Awards: Public Welfare Medal (1943)

   • Relatives: Rockefeller family

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › John-D-Rockefeller-JrJohn D. Rockefeller, Jr. | Oil Tycoon, Industrialist, Financier

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   Apr 4, 2024 · John D. Rockefeller, Jr. (born January 29, 1874, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.—died May 11, 1960, Tucson, Arizona) was an American philanthropist, the only son of John D. Rockefeller, Sr., and heir to the Rockefeller fortune, who built Rockefeller Center in New York City and was instrumental in the decision to locate the United Nations in that city.

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   Apr 2, 2014 · John D. Rockefeller Jr. was a prominent American philanthropist and heir to the family fortune created by his father, John D. Rockefeller Sr., founder of Standard Oil. He built Rockefeller Center in New York City, funded the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg and the U.N. Headquarters, and supported various conservation projects. He died in 1960.

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   Who was John Davison Rockefeller?

   • John Davison Rockefeller Jr. (January 29, 1874 – May 11, 1960) was an American financier and philanthropist. Rockefeller was the fifth child and only son of Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller.

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   Who built Rockefeller Center in New York City?

   • He is known for building Rockefeller Center in New York City. Born on January 29, 1874, in Cleveland, Ohio, John D. Rockefeller Jr. was a prominent American philanthropist and heir to the family fortune created by father John D. Rockefeller Sr., founder of Standard Oil.

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   Who changed the Rockefeller dynasty?

   • Rockefeller Archive Center. In the popular perception of the Rockefeller dynasty, John D. Rockefeller, Sr. and his grandson Nelson have always occupied center stage. And yet it was the man in the middle, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. (also known as "Junior") who radically changed the very identity of the family and the impact of its legacy.

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   When did JDR Jr build Rockefeller Center?

   • On November 1, 1939, JDR Jr. drove the last rivet in the steel work of the U. S. Rubber Company Building, the final structure completed before WWII. Construction of Rockefeller Center employed more than 75,000 people during the Depression.

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   Learn about the life and legacy of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., a philanthropist who gave more than $537 million to various causes and projects. Explore his involvement in family business, social research, war work, business ethics, religion, conservation, and more.

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   Learn about the life and legacy of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., the son of Standard Oil founder and a philanthropist who transformed the family's image and impact. Explore his education, marriage, business, labor relations, and social causes.

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9. www.nps.gov › people › john-d-rockefeller-jrJohn D. Rockefeller, Jr. - U.S. National Park Service

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   Learn about the life and legacy of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., one of America's preeminent philanthropists and a major contributor to national parks. Find out how he donated land, money, and museums to protect and enhance the natural and cultural heritage of the country.

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    Mar 27, 2017 · Learn about the life and philanthropy of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., one of America's preeminent philanthropists and a major contributor to the national parks. He supported the construction of the Rockefeller Center, the Rockefeller Institute, the Rockefeller Foundation, and many national parks with his father's business and his own funds.