Rockefeller

[ rok-uh-fel-er ]

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John D(a·vi·son) [dey, -v, uh, -s, uh, n], 1839–1937, and his son John D(avison), Jr., 1874–1960, U.S. oil magnates and philanthropists.
Nelson A(ldrich), 1908–79, U.S. political leader: governor of New York 1959–73; vice president of the U.S. 1974–77 (son of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.).

Rockefeller

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RockefellerJohn D(avison)18391937MUSBUSINESS: industrialistPHILANTHROPY: philanthropist John D ( avison ). 1839–1937, US industrialist and philanthropist
RockefellerJohn D(avison)18741960MUSBUSINESS: capitalistPHILANTHROPY: philanthropist his son, John D ( avison ). 1874–1960, US capitalist and philanthropist
RockefellerNelson (Aldrich)19081979MUSPOLITICS: politicianPOLITICS: statesman his son, Nelson ( Aldrich ). 1908–79, US politician; governor of New York State (1958–74); vice president (1974–76)

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During this era, known as the Gilded Age, the wealthiest families in America, such as the Rockefellers and Vanderbilts, formed a new social elite akin to European aristocracy.

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McCartney happened to be visiting Lennon in New York at the time and they briefly considered shocking the world by hightailing it down to Rockefeller Center, but the idea was abandoned.

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“Today” ratings perennially shoot up in December after the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Plaza goes up.

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The Rockefellers and Vanderbilts built the nation and shared their wealth, and the nation benefitted for decades.

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In the cut-throat world of New York real estate, Trump had a front-row seat from his Fifth Avenue skyscraper of Tokyo's buying spree in the 80s of iconic US brands and properties, including Rockefeller Center.

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rock-eel Rockefeller, John D.

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