American general, businessman, and politician (1907–1991)
For other people named James Roosevelt, see James Roosevelt (disambiguation).
James Roosevelt
Roosevelt in 1962
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 26th district
In office January 3, 1955 – September 30, 1965
Preceded by
Sam Yorty
Succeeded by
Thomas M. Rees
Chairman of the California Democratic Party
In office July 21, 1946 – August 8, 1948
Secretary to the President
In office July 1937 – November 1938
President
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Preceded by
Louis McHenry Howe
Succeeded by
Marvin H. McIntyre
Personal details
Born
James Roosevelt II
(1907-12-23)December 23, 1907 New York City, New York, U.S.
Died
August 13, 1991(1991-08-13) (aged 83) Newport Beach, California, U.S.
Political party
Democratic
Spouses
Betsey Maria Cushing
(m. 1930; div. 1940)
Romelle Theresa Schneider
(m. 1941; div. 1955)
Gladys Irene Kitchenmaster Owens
(m. 1956; div. 1969)
Mary Winskill
(m. 1969)
Children
7, including Sara Delano Roosevelt and James Roosevelt III
Parents
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
Relatives
Roosevelt family
Alma mater
Harvard University (AB) Boston University
Military service
Allegiance
United States of America
Branch/service
United States Marine Corps Reserve
Years of service
1936–1959
Rank
Brigadier general
Unit
2nd Raider Battalion
Commands
4th Raider Battalion
Battles/wars
World War II
Battle of Makin
Battle of Okinawa
Awards
Navy Cross Silver Star
James Roosevelt II[1] (December 23, 1907 – August 13, 1991) was an American businessman, Marine, activist, and Democratic Party politician. The eldest son of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt, he served as an official Secretary to the President for his father and was later elected to the United States House of Representatives representing California, serving 5 terms from 1955 to 1965. He received the Navy Cross while serving as a Marine Corps officer during World War II.
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Brigadier general