James Roosevelt

Quick Facts

Full Name	James Roosevelt
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Dec 23, 1907(1907-12-23)
Age	117
Date Of Death	1991-08-13
Birthplace	New York
Country	United States
Horoscope	Sagittarius

James Roosevelt Biography

James Roosevelt is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on December 23, 1907 in New York, United States. He was the oldest son of Franklin D. Roosevelt and served as a California congressman from 1955 to 1965. He was a World War II veteran and was a part of the 2nd Raider in the historic battle at Midway.

From 1937 to 1938, he was Secretary to the President under He served as Secretary to the President under his father, Franklin D. Roosevelt, from 1937 to 1938..

He was married four more times and had seven children: Sara Kate, James III and Michael, Anna, Hall, and Rebecca.

James Roosevelt Net Worth

James Roosevelt is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Roosevelt 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was awarded the Navy Cross, and he reached the rank Brigadier General of the U.S. Marine Corps.

In 1950, he ran for Governor of California. However, he was defeated by He ran for Governor of California in 1950, but loss to Earl Warren..

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

James Roosevelt height 6 ft 4 in James weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is James Roosevelt Dating?

According to our records, James Roosevelt married to Mary Lena Winskill Roosevelt. As of December 1, 2023, James Roosevelt’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

James Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. James Roosevelt celebrates birthday on December 23 of every year.

Top Facts about James Roosevelt

1. James Roosevelt was the eldest son of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
2. He served as a general in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II.
3. Roosevelt was elected to Congress from California in 1954.
4. He was appointed Chairman of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by JFK.
5. In 1965, he became CEO of Continental Airlines and turned it around.
6. Roosevelt ran unsuccessfully for Governor of California in 1958 and 1962.
7. He served as a delegate to several Democratic National Conventions.
8. Roosevelt authored several books on politics and aviation history.
9. He died at age 83 in Newport Beach, California, in 1991.
10. Roosevelt is buried at Arlington National Cemetery alongside his father and mother

How was James Roosevelt related to Teddy Roosevelt?

James Roosevelt “Tadd” Roosevelt Jr. (1879–1958), who married Sadie Messinger (c. 1880–1940) Helen Rebecca Roosevelt (1881–1962), who in 1904 married Theodore Douglas Robinson (1883–1934), the eldest nephew of President Theodore Roosevelt (1858–1919)

Who is James Roosevelt?

James Roosevelt I (July 16, 1828 – December 8, 1900), known as “Squire James”, was an American businessman, politician, horse breeder, and the father of Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd president of the United States. Hyde Park, New York, U.S.

How did Roosevelts make their money?

The Roosevelt family’s wealth, built through the commercial and industrial fortunes of New York City and more recent investments in railroads, was never as great as that of the industrial barons of the late nineteenth century but was sufficient to make them part of river family society.

What is Roosevelt famous for?

He remains the youngest person to become president of the United States. Roosevelt was a leader of the progressive movement and championed his “Square Deal” domestic policies, promising the average citizen fairness, breaking of trusts, regulation of railroads, and pure food and drugs.

How many U.S. presidents were related?

Benjamin Harrison (the 23rd president) was the grandson of William Henry Harrison (the 9th president). James Madison (the 4th president) and Zachary Taylor (the 12th president) were second cousins. Franklin Delano Roosevelt (the 32nd president) was a fifth cousin of Theodore Roosevelt (the 26th president).