Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., Papers. 1904 - 1982. Political Files

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Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., Papers. 1904 - 1982. Political Files

1947-1957

This series contains correspondence, reports, memoranda, speeches and speech drafts, and subject files related to the political career and interests of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. Included in this series are materials related to his pursuit of the Democratic nomination for governor of New York State in 1954, his unsuccessful campaign for attorney general of New York State in 1954, and his work with the New York State Commission on Education Finances.

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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 Fra...