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   Learn about the life and legacy of John D. Rockefeller Jr., the son of Standard Oil co-founder and a prominent financier and philanthropist. Find out his role in the Colorado Coalfield War, the Ludlow Massacre, and the Rockefeller Center.

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   Apr 2, 2014 · Philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr. was the only son of John D. Rockefeller and heir to his fortune. He is known for building Rockefeller Center in New York City. Updated: Apr 15, 2019 5:32 PM EDT

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   John D. Rockefeller, Jr. (born January 29, 1874, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.—died May 11, 1960, Tucson, Arizona) was an American philanthropist, the only son of John D. Rockefeller, Sr., and heir to the Rockefeller fortune, who built Rockefeller Center in New York City and was instrumental in the decision to locate the United Nations in that city.

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   Who built Rockefeller Center in New York City?

   • He is known for building Rockefeller Center in New York City. (1874-1960) Born on January 29, 1874, in Cleveland, Ohio, John D. Rockefeller Jr. was a prominent American philanthropist and heir to the family fortune created by father John D. Rockefeller Sr., founder of Standard Oil.

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   Who was John Davison Rockefeller?

   • John Davison Rockefeller Jr. was born on January 29, 1874, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the fifth and youngest child of Standard Oil co-founder John Davison Rockefeller Sr. and schoolteacher Laura Celestia "Cettie" Spelman. His four older sisters were Elizabeth (Bessie), Alice (who died an infant), Alta, and Edith.

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   Who founded Rockefeller & Flagler?

   • In 1866, William Rockefeller Jr., John's brother, built another refinery in Cleveland and brought John into the partnership. In 1867, Henry Morrison Flagler became a partner, and the firm of Rockefeller, Andrews & Flagler was established.

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   Who changed the Rockefeller dynasty?

   • Rockefeller Archive Center. In the popular perception of the Rockefeller dynasty, John D. Rockefeller, Sr. and his grandson Nelson have always occupied center stage. And yet it was the man in the middle, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. (also known as "Junior") who radically changed the very identity of the family and the impact of its legacy.

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   When did Rockefeller become president?

   • Rockefeller retained his nominal title as president until 1911 and he kept his stock. At last in 1911, the Supreme Court of the United States found Standard Oil Company of New Jersey in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act. By then the trust still had a 70% market share of the refined oil market but only 14% of the U.S. crude oil supply. [ 91 ]

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   Did Rockefeller have a career in philanthropy?

   • Rockefeller had a long and controversial career in the oil industry followed by a long career in philanthropy. His image is an amalgam of all of these experiences and the many ways he was viewed by his contemporaries.

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   In 1866, William Rockefeller Jr., John's brother, built another refinery in Cleveland and brought John into the partnership. In 1867, Henry Morrison Flagler became a partner, and the firm of Rockefeller, Andrews & Flagler was established.

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   Learn about the life and legacy of John D. Rockefeller, Jr., the son of Standard Oil founder and a philanthropist who transformed the family's image and impact. Explore his education, marriage, business, labor relations, and social causes.

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   In March 1914, with the strike still unresolved, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., a board member of the company, testified before the House Subcommittee on Mines and Mining. He upheld the "open shop" as ...

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   Learn how the American philanthropist John D. Rockefeller Jr. (1874-1960) contributed to the restoration of the Palace of Versailles and other French monuments in the early 20th century. Discover his motivation, his donations, and his legacy at Versailles.