Interview with Jay Rockefeller by Brien Williams

Biographical Note John Davison “Jay” Rockefeller was born June 18, 1937, in New York to Blanchette Ferry (Hooker) and John D. Rockefeller III. He has served as a Democratic U.S. Senator representing West Virginia since 1985. Prior to that (1977-1985), he was governor of West Virginia. He is married to Sharon Percy, daughter of former Illinois Senator Charles “Chuck” Percy. He worked closely with Senator Mitchell on the 1993 health care reform package. Summary Interview includes discussion of: description of Senator Mitchell; differences in majority leader styles; Senator Byrd; story of President Clinton’s coming to the Democratic Caucus; their shared love of baseball and the Red Sox; the culture in the U.S. Senate and it has changed; Rockefeller’s switch from Republican to Democrat; health care debate in 1993 and Hillary Clinton; North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); Mithchell’s U.S. Senate retirement; Mitchell’s legacy; Rockefeller’s transition from governor to senator; and reflections on the Kennedy family and politics

Random Reminiscences of Men and Events

John D. Rockefeller. Random reminiscences of men and events In his own words, advice and reflections from the wealthiest man in history. Probably in the life of every one there comes a time when he is inclined to go over again the events, great and small, which have made up the incidents of his work and pleasure, and I am tempted to become a garrulous old man, and tell some stories of men and things which have happened in an active life. In some measure I have been associated with the most interesting people our country has produced, especially in business – men who have helped largely to build up the commerce of the United States, and who have made known its products all over the world. These incidents which come to my mind to speak of seemed vitally important to me when they happened, and they still stand out distinctly in my memory.” -John D. Rockefellerhttps://digitalcommons.rockefeller.edu/the-rockefellers/1020/thumbnail.jp

John D. Rockefeller on Making Money

John D. Rockefeller on making money : advice and words of wisdom on building and sharing wealth John D. Rockefeller is considered to be the wealthiest man to have ever lived, after adjusting for inflation. An American businessman who made his wealth as a cofounder and leading figure of the Standard Oil Company, he also had a pivotal role in creating our modern system of philanthropy. Collected in John D. Rockefeller on Making Money are the words from the man himself, offering advice on how to successfully start and manage a booming business, as well as the most efficient ways to preserve your wealth once you have acquired it.Included are John D. Rockefeller’s thoughts on the most sage and conscientious manner of distributing and sharing your wealth when your wealth is overflowing. Finally, get a glimpse into Rockefeller’s life with the inclusion of some of his most personal correspondence.https://digitalcommons.rockefeller.edu/the-rockefellers/1006/thumbnail.jp

The Colorado Industrial Plan

John D. Rockefeller, Jr. The Colorado industrial plan Includes an article entitled Labor and capital--partners, reprinted from the Atlantic Monthly for January, 1916, and two addresses delivered by John D. Rockefeller, Jr., while in Colorado in October 1915.https://digitalcommons.rockefeller.edu/the-rockefellers/1019/thumbnail.jp