James Roosevelt Papers. 1907 - 1966. United States Marine Corps Files

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James Roosevelt Papers. 1907 - 1966. United States Marine Corps Files

1936-1964

https://catalog.archives.gov/id/7722954

This series contains correspondence, memoranda, orders, newspaper clippings, and other printed materials related to James Roosevelt's service in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, particularly as part of Evans Carlson's famous Marine Raiders known as Carlson's Raiders. Also included in this series are materials related to James Roosevelt's involvement in the postwar organization, the Marine Raiders Association.

10 linear inches

eng, Latn

Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum

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SNAC Resource ID: 6502407

Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum

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Roosevelt, James, 1907-1991

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James Roosevelt II (December 23, 1907 – August 13, 1991) was an American businessman, Marine, activist, and Democratic Party politician. The oldest son of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt, he received the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism while serving as a Marine Corps officer during World War II. He served as an official Secretary to the President and in the United States House of Representatives representing California....