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Richard Norton Smith is an American historian and biographer known for his works on U. S.
Known for: On His Own Terms: A Life of Nelson Rockefeller
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On His Own Terms: A Life of Nelson Rockefeller
A comprehensive biography of Nelson Rockefeller, chronicling his rise from a privileged heir to a powerful political figure. Drawing on thousands of documents and interviews, historian Richard Norton Smith presents Rockefeller’s complex personality, his ambitions, and his influence on American politics and culture.
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Family Background and Early Life
Nelson Rockefeller was born into wealth that defined the boundaries of American privilege. As the grandson of John D. Rockefeller, the founder of Standard Oil, and son of John D. Rockefeller Jr., he inherited more than immense resources—he inherited expectations. The Rockefeller family represented a...
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Education and Early Career
At Dartmouth College, Rockefeller revealed the blend of charisma and relentlessness that would define his adult life. He was no contemplative scholar; he was a doer, consumed by projects and plans. Classmates described him as exuberantly extroverted, incapable of operating at anything less than full...
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About Richard Norton Smith
Richard Norton Smith is an American historian and biographer known for his works on U.S. presidents and political figures. He has served as director of several presidential libraries and is recognized for his detailed and balanced historical narratives.
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