James Roosevelt

James Roosevelt (December 23, 1907 ? August 13, 1991) was the son of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, born in New York City. He graduated from Harvard University in 1930. Roosevelt married Betsey Cushing Roosevelt Whitney. They divorced in 1940.

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December 23 - 1907 - August 13 - 1991 - Franklin D. Roosevelt - Anna Eleanor Roosevelt - New York City - Harvard University - 1930 - Betsey Cushing Roosevelt Whitney - 1940

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During WWII was second-in-command of the 2nd Raider Battalion of the Marine Raiders, an early US Marine commando unit organized and trained to conduct guerrilla-style attacks behind enemy lines. Eventually he retired at the rank of Brigadier General, winning the Navy Cross and Silver Star in combat.

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Marine Raiders - US Marine - Navy Cross - Silver Star

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Roosevelt died in Newport Beach, California in 1991.

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