Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr.

Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. (August 17, 1914 - August 17, 1988) was the fifth child of Eleanor Roosevelt and Franklin D. Roosevelt (the 32nd President of the United States). He was born at his parents summer home on Campobello Island, New Brunswick, Canada. An earlier child of the same name died in infancy.

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August 17 - 1914 - 1988 - Eleanor Roosevelt - Franklin D. Roosevelt - President of the United States - Campobello Island, New Brunswick - Canada

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He was a Naval officer in WWII and decorated for bravery in the battle of Casablanca.

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Roosevelt, who was often referred to as "FDR Jr.", served as a member of the United States Congress, representing the Twentieth District of New York from 1949 to 1954. He unsuccessfully ran for Governor of New York as a Tammany Hall candidate affiliated with the Liberal Party in 1966.

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United States Congress - New York - 1949 - 1954 - Governor of New York - Tammany Hall - Liberal Party - 1966

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Nelson A. Rockefeller Republican

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Frank O'Connor Democrat

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Paul L. Adams Conservative

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Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. Liberal

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Milton Herder Socialist Labor

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Judith White Socialist Workers

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