James Roosevelt
James Roosevelt II | |
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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 | |
| Preceded by | William M. Malone |
| Succeeded by | Oliver Jesse Carter |
| 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 December 23, 1907 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 13, 1991 (aged 83) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouses | Romelle Theresa Schneider
(m. 1941; div. 1955)Gladys Irene Kitchenmaster Owens
(m. 1956; div. 1969)Mary Winskill (m. 1969) |
| Children | 7, including Sara and James III |
| Parents | |
| Relatives | Roosevelt family |
| Alma mater | Harvard University (AB) Boston University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps Reserve |
| Years of service | 1936–1959 |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
| Unit | |
| Commands | 4th Raider Battalion |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Navy Cross Silver Star |
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James Roosevelt II (December 23, 1907 – August 13, 1991) was an American businessman, Marine officer, 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 five terms from 1955 to 1965. Roosevelt received the Navy Cross while serving as a Marine Corps officer during World War II.