Jacob Javits
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Jacob Koppel Javits was an American lawyer and politician from the U.S. state of New York. A member of the Republican Party, he served in both chambers of the United States Congress, a member of the U
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Javits in 1955
Rockefeller Republican
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The Rockefeller Republicans were members of the United States Republican Party in the mid–20th century who held moderate to liberal views on domestic issues, similar to those of Nelson Rockefeller, th
Jacob Javits
…and a member of the United States Senate from 1957 to 1981. He also served as Attorney General of New York from 1955 to 1957. Generally considered a liberal Republican, he was often at odds with his own party. A supporter of labor unions, the Great Society, and the civil rights movement, he played a key role in the…
Nelson Rockefeller
President Gerald Ford announcing Vice President nominee Nelson Rockefeller
Nelson Rockefeller with Henry Kissinger January 3, 1975
Nelson Rockefeller at Critical Choices meeting 1133 17 February 28 1975 1