Elliott Roosevelt (general)
Elliott Roosevelt | |
|---|---|
Roosevelt in 1945 | |
| 24th Mayor of Miami Beach | |
| In office June 1, 1965 – June 6, 1967 | |
| Preceded by | Melvin Richard |
| Succeeded by | Jay Dermer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 23, 1910 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 27, 1990 (aged 80) Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Heart and liver failure |
| Party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Progressive Citizens of America (1947) |
| Spouses | Elizabeth Browning Donner
(m. 1932; div. 1933)Ruth Josephine Googins
(m. 1933; div. 1944)Minnewa Bell
(m. 1951; div. 1960)Patricia Peabody Whitehead
(m. 1960) |
| Children | 5 |
| Parent(s) | Franklin Delano Roosevelt Anna Eleanor Roosevelt |
| Relatives | Roosevelt family |
| Education | Hun School of Princeton Groton School |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army Air Forces |
| Years of service | 1940–1945 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands | 3rd Reconnaissance Group Northwest African Photographic Reconnaissance Wing 90th Photographic Wing 325th Photographic Wing |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal (12) |
Elliott Roosevelt (September 23, 1910 – October 27, 1990) was an American aviation official and wartime officer in the United States Army Air Forces, reaching the rank of brigadier general. He was a son of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
As a reconnaissance commander, Roosevelt pioneered new techniques in night photography and meteorological data-gathering, but his claims to a distinguished record on combat missions have been largely discounted. After the war ended, he faced an investigation by the United States Congress on charges of corruption, including accusations that he had recommended the purchase of the Hughes F-11 reconnaissance aircraft ahead of a Lockheed model that was believed to be superior. Ultimately, he was found blameless.
Roosevelt published a book about his attendance at several major Allied war conferences and a controversial exposé of his parents' private life. He also wrote 22 mystery novels. Besides writing, his career embraced broadcasting, ranching, politics and business. He served as the 24th mayor of Miami Beach, Florida, from 1965 to 1967.