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John Davison "Jay" Rockefeller IV (born June 18, 1937) is a retired American politician who served as a United States senator from West Virginia (1985–2015). He was first elected to the Senate in 1984, while in office as governor of West Virginia (1977–1985).
Jay Rockefeller was a vocal advocate for environmental protection, consumer rights, and healthcare access for all Americans. John Davison 'Jay' Rockefeller IV was born on June 18, 1937 at New York Hospital in Manhattan, New York City, to John Davison Rockefeller III and Blanchette Ferry Hooker.
John Davison ‘‘Jay’’ Rockefeller IV became West Virginia’s 29th governor in 1977. Rockefeller, whose great-grandfather was at one time considered the richest man in the world, was born in New York City, June 18, 1937.
Senator John “Jay” Rockefeller proudly served the people of West Virginia for fifty years. Rockefeller first came to West Virginia in 1964 as a 27-year-old VISTA volunteer serving in the...
Born June 18, 1937 in New York City, John Davison “Jay” Rockefeller IV had a very distinguished public service career representing and governing the State of West Virginia and championing the importance of aviation along the way.
John Davison "Jay" Rockefeller IV is a retired American politician who served as a United States senator from West Virginia (1985–2015). He was first elected to...
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Jan 3, 2015 · John D. Rockefeller IV — universally known as Jay — was born in New York City in 1937. His father, John D. Rockefeller III, was a well-known philanthropist. Uncles Winthrop (Arkansas) and Nelson (New York) were Republican governors. Another uncle, David Rockefeller, ran Chase Manhattan Bank. Jay Rockefeller took a different path.
