Nelson Rockefeller

Nelson Rockefeller was an American politician and philanthropist who served as governor of New York from 1959 to 1973 and vice president of the United States from 1974 to 1977.

Franklin D. Roosevelt: Franklin D. Roosevelt was the 32nd president of the United States, serving from 1933 until his death in 1945. Rockefeller served in federal agencies during Roosevelt’s administration, beginning a career in public service.
Rockefeller Republicans: Rockefeller Republicans were moderate and liberal Republicans associated with the political outlook of Nelson Rockefeller. This faction grew from the moderate Republican style Rockefeller represented in New York and national politics.
Twenty-fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution: The Twenty-fifth Amendment establishes procedures for presidential succession, vice-presidential vacancies, and presidential inability. It allowed Ford to nominate Rockefeller to fill the vice presidency left vacant by Spiro Agnew’s resignation.
Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza: The Nelson A. Rockefeller Empire State Plaza is a government complex in Albany, New York, developed during Rockefeller’s governorship. Its monumental scale embodies Rockefeller’s extensive use of state government for urban development.
Dwight D. Eisenhower: Dwight D. Eisenhower was the 34th president of the United States, serving from 1953 to 1961. Rockefeller advised Eisenhower on foreign policy and served as an undersecretary in his administration.
New York State Urban Development Corporation: The New York State Urban Development Corporation was a public authority created in 1968 to finance housing and other development projects. Rockefeller created it to undertake large-scale development beyond the limits of ordinary public agencies.
Spiro Agnew: Spiro Agnew was the 39th vice president of the United States, resigning in 1973 after pleading no contest to tax evasion. Agnew’s resignation created the vacancy Rockefeller was nominated to fill.
New York State Council on the Arts: The New York State Council on the Arts is a state agency that supports arts and cultural organizations. Rockefeller established the council in 1960, helping make public arts funding a state responsibility.
Barry Goldwater: Barry Goldwater was an Arizona senator and the Republican presidential nominee in 1964. Goldwater’s conservative candidacy defeated Rockefeller’s bid for the Republican nomination in 1964.
Attica Prison uprising: The Attica Prison uprising was a 1971 revolt by incarcerated men at Attica Correctional Facility in New York and its violent suppression. Rockefeller’s decision to order the retaking of Attica became the most controversial episode of his governorship.

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