Roosevelt, Franklin D., Jr. (Franklin Delano), 1914-1988

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt Jr. (August 17, 1914 – August 17, 1988) was a Canadian-American lawyer, politician, and businessman. He served as a United States Congressman from New York from 1949 to 1955 and in 1963 was appointed Under Secretary of Commerce by President John F. Kennedy. He was appointed as the first chairman of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission from 1965 to 1966 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. Roosevelt also ran for Governor of New York twice. He was a son of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, and served as an officer in the United States Navy during World War II.
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referencedIn President's Secretary's Files (Truman Administration), 1945 - 1960. Personal Files, 1945 - 1953. Roosevelt, Eleanor: General [2 of 3]. Letter from Eleanor Roosevelt to Harry S. Truman, 3/26/1948. Harry S. Truman Library
referencedIn President's Secretary's Files (Truman Administration), 1945 - 1960. Personal Files, 1945 - 1953. Roosevelt, Eleanor: General [1 of 3]. Letter from Eleanor Roosevelt to Harry S. Truman, 11/4/1945. Harry S. Truman Library
referencedIn Official Files (Truman Administration). 1945 - 1953. Official Files . 1945 - 1953. Human Rights Commission (United Nations), OF 85q. 1945 - 1953. Letter from Eleanor Roosevelt to Harry S. Truman, 6/21/1949 Harry S. Truman Library
referencedIn Records of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 1966 - 2009. Records of Chairman Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr., 1965 - 1966. National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., Papers. 1904 - 1982. Constituent Files Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
referencedIn Legislative Background and Domestic Crises File (Johnson Administration). 1963 - 1968. Appalachian Regional Development Act and Public Works and Economic Development Act Files Lyndon Baines Johnson Library
referencedIn Matthew J. Connelly White House Files (Truman Administration), 1945 - 1952. Presidential Appointments Files, 4/1945 - 12/1952. DAILY PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS (ORIGINAL SET), 1945-1952: Daily Appointments, January-October 1951 [9 of 12]. Daily Appointment Sheet for President Harry S. Truman, 9/12/1951. Harry S. Truman Library
referencedIn Matthew J. Connelly White House Files (Truman Administration), 1945 - 1952. Presidential Appointments Files, 4/1945 - 12/1952. DAILY PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS (ORIGINAL SET), 1945-1952: Daily Appointments, January-October 1951 [8 of 12]. Daily Appointment Sheet for President Harry S. Truman, 8/14/1951. Harry S. Truman Library
referencedIn Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., Papers. 1904 - 1982. General Correspondence Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
referencedIn Matthew J. Connelly White House Files (Truman Administration), 1945 - 1952. Presidential Appointments Files, 4/1945 - 12/1952. DAILY PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENTS (ORIGINAL SET), 1945-1952: Daily Appointments, January-December, 1952 [5 of 12]. Daily Appointment Sheet for President Harry S. Truman, 5/1/1952. Harry S. Truman Library
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Staff Secretary. 1976 - 1981. Presidential Files. 1977 - 1981. 6/2/77 [1] Jimmy Carter Library
referencedIn Roosevelt Family Papers Donated by the Children of Franklin D. and Eleanor Roosevelt. 1686 - 1959. Writings and Printed Materials Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
referencedIn Records of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 1966 - 2009. Records of Chairman Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr., 1965 - 1966. National Archives at College Park
contributorOf Legislative Background and Domestic Crises File (Johnson Administration). 1963 - 1968. Appalachian Regional Development Act and Public Works and Economic Development Act Files Lyndon Baines Johnson Library
referencedIn Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., Papers. 1904 - 1982. Political Files Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
referencedIn Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., Papers. 1904 - 1982. Legislation Files Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
referencedIn Roosevelt Family Papers Donated by the Children of Franklin D. and Eleanor Roosevelt Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
referencedIn Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., Papers. 1904 - 1982. Invitations Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
referencedIn Anna Eleanor Roosevelt Papers. 1860 - 1964. Correspondence with Harry S. Truman. 1945 - 1962. Harry S. Truman, June 1947-1948. 1945 - 1962. Letter from Harry S. Truman to Eleanor Roosevelt, 2/2/1948. Harry S. Truman Library
referencedIn Roosevelt Family Papers Donated by the Children of Franklin D. and Eleanor Roosevelt. 1686 - 1959. Old Family Papers Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
referencedIn Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., Papers. 1904 - 1982. Appointment Diaries Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
referencedIn Harry S. Truman Papers Pertaining to Family, Business and Personal Affairs, 1280 - 1975. Family Correspondence Files, 1910 - 1964. Correspondence from Harry S. Truman to Mary Jane Truman, 1945-1948: March 31, 1948. Letter from Harry S. Truman to Mary Jane Truman, 3/31/1948. Harry S. Truman Library
referencedIn Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., Papers. 1904 - 1982. Congressional Correspondence Files Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
referencedIn Harry S. Truman Papers Pertaining to Family, Business and Personal Affairs, 1280 - 1975. Family Correspondence Files, 1910 - 1964. Correspondence from Harry S. Truman to Bess Wallace Truman, 1921-1959: July 23, 1947. Letter from Harry S. Truman to Bess W. Truman, 7/23/1947. Harry S. Truman Library
referencedIn Roosevelt Family Papers Donated by the Children of Franklin D. and Eleanor Roosevelt. 1686 - 1959. Political Files Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
referencedIn Rayburn, Sam, 1882-1961, Papers, 1822, 1831, 1845, 1903-2007 Dolph Briscoe Center for American History
referencedIn Roosevelt Family Papers Donated by the Children of Franklin D. and Eleanor Roosevelt. 1686 - 1959. Correspondence Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
Place Name Admin Code Country
Canada 00 CA
Poughkeepsie NY US
Subject
Commerce, United States Department of
Congressmen
equal opportunity
World War II, 1939-1945
Occupation
Businessmen
Congressman
Lawyer
Naval officers
Politicians
Politicians
Activity

Person

1914-08-17

1988-08-14

Male

Canadians,

Americans

English

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