Nelson Rockefeller

Biography

Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller was a Republican politician and member of the wealthy Rockefeller family. He served as the 41st vice president of the United States from 1974 to 1977 under President Gerald Ford, and was previously the 49th governor of New York from 1959 to 1973. Rockefeller was a leader of the moderate faction of his party, known as the Rockefeller Republicans, and made notable achievements as governor, including expanding education and protecting the environment.