Nelson Rockefeller
Nelson Rockefeller
Nelson Aldrich Rockefellerwas an American businessman, philanthropist, public servant, and politician. He served as the 41st Vice President of the United Statesunder President Gerald Ford, and as the 49th Governor of New York. He also served in the administrations of Presidents Franklin Roosevelt regarding Latin America and Dwight Eisenhower regarding welfare programs. A member of the wealthy Rockefeller family, he was also a noted art collector, as well as administrator of Rockefeller Center...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth8 July 1908
CityBar Harbor, ME
CountryUnited States of America
Nelson Rockefeller quotes about
A man should make all he can, and give all he can.
Never forget that the most powerful force on earth is love.
Wherever we look upon this earth, the opportunities take shape within the problems.
I do not believe it right for one group to impose its vision of morality on an entire society.
There are many other possibilities more enlightening than the struggle to become the local doctor's most affluent ulcer case.
There is no doubt that many expensive national projects may add to our prestige or serve science. But none of them must take precedence over human needs. As long as Congress does not revise its priorities, our crisis is not just material, it is a crisis of the spirit. Considering the city of New York's financial shortfall.
It is essential that we enable young people to see themselves as participants in one of the most exciting eras in history, and to have a sense of purpose in relation to it.