Review: 'On His Own Terms: A Life of Nelson Rockefeller,' by Richard Norton Smith (Posted 2014-11-08 03:53:49) Richard North Smith chronicles the life of Nelson Rockefeller, his political and personal successes and failures

In his second year, he won approval for a state arts council, passed the state's first minimum-wage law, set up a New Deal-style conservation work camp, increased workers' compensation and unemployment insurance, and proposed, though failed to secure, new civil rights legislation.

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Published inThe Washington post (Washington, D.C. 1974. Online)
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington, D.C WP Company LLC d/b/a The Washington Post 01.01.2014
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Summary:In his second year, he won approval for a state arts council, passed the state's first minimum-wage law, set up a New Deal-style conservation work camp, increased workers' compensation and unemployment insurance, and proposed, though failed to secure, new civil rights legislation.
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ISSN:0190-8286
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