Happy Rockefeller

Happy Rockefeller
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Name	Happy Rockefeller
Birth date	February 9, 1926
Birth place	New York City, New York
Death date	May 19, 2015
Death place	Tarrytown, New York
Spouse	Nelson Rockefeller
Children	Nelson Rockefeller Jr., Mark Rockefeller, Steven Rockefeller, Joseph Rockefeller, Mary Rockefeller, Michael Rockefeller

Happy Rockefeller was a member of the wealthy and influential Rockefeller family and the wife of Nelson Rockefeller, the 41st Vice President of the United States. She was known for her philanthropic work and her involvement in various New York City-based organizations, including the Museum of Modern Art and the New York City Ballet. Happy Rockefeller was also a supporter of the American Red Cross and the United Service Organizations. Her life was closely tied to the Rockefeller Center, where her husband's family had significant business interests.

● Early Life and Education

Happy Rockefeller was born on February 9, 1926, in New York City, New York, to a family of modest means. She attended the Barnard College and later studied at the Columbia University. During her time at Columbia University, she was involved with the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and developed an interest in public policy, which would later influence her work with organizations such as the Ford Foundation and the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Happy Rockefeller's early life was also shaped by her experiences at the New York Public Library and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

● Marriage and Family

In 1963, Happy Rockefeller married Nelson Rockefeller, who was then the Governor of New York. The couple had two sons, Nelson Rockefeller Jr. and Mark Rockefeller, and Happy Rockefeller also became the stepmother to Nelson Rockefeller's children from his previous marriage, including Steven Rockefeller, Joseph Rockefeller, Mary Rockefeller, and the late Michael Rockefeller. The family was closely tied to the Rockefeller family's business interests, including Standard Oil and Chase National Bank, and they were also involved with various philanthropic organizations, such as the Rockefeller Foundation and the Asia Society. Happy Rockefeller's marriage to Nelson Rockefeller also brought her into contact with other prominent figures, including Henry Kissinger, Richard Nixon, and Gerald Ford.

● Public Life and Career

As the wife of Nelson Rockefeller, Happy Rockefeller was involved in various public and philanthropic activities, including her work with the Museum of Modern Art and the New York City Ballet. She was also a supporter of the American Red Cross and the United Service Organizations, and she worked with organizations such as the Ford Foundation and the Carnegie Corporation of New York to promote public policy and education. Happy Rockefeller's public life was also shaped by her experiences at the White House, where she attended events and meetings with her husband during his time as Vice President of the United States. She was also involved with the National Gallery of Art and the Smithsonian Institution, and she worked with other prominent women, including Pat Nixon and Betty Ford, to promote women's rights and education.

● Later Life and Legacy

After the death of her husband in 1980, Happy Rockefeller continued to be involved in various philanthropic and public activities, including her work with the Rockefeller Foundation and the Asia Society. She was also a supporter of the New York Public Library and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and she worked with organizations such as the Ford Foundation and the Carnegie Corporation of New York to promote public policy and education. Happy Rockefeller's legacy is closely tied to the Rockefeller family's business and philanthropic interests, including Standard Oil and Chase National Bank, and she is remembered for her contributions to various organizations, including the Museum of Modern Art and the New York City Ballet. Her life and work were also influenced by her relationships with other prominent figures, including Henry Kissinger, Richard Nixon, and Gerald Ford, and she is remembered as a dedicated philanthropist and public servant. Happy Rockefeller passed away on May 19, 2015, at the age of 88, in Tarrytown, New York, leaving behind a legacy of philanthropy and public service.

Category:American philanthropists