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Jay Rockefeller Dies at 89
Former West Virginia governor and U.S. senator dies at 89 after 50 years of public service.
In brief
Former West Virginia governor and U.S. senator dies at 89 after 50 years of public service. Jay Rockefeller, last surviving member of his family's political dynasty, died at 89 after serving as governor of West Virginia and U.S. senator for decades. Originally reported by Clarín.
Jay Rockefeller Dies
Jay Rockefeller, the last surviving member of his family's political dynasty, died at 89 after serving as governor of West Virginia and U.S. senator for decades.
Last Member of Political Dynasty
Rockefeller was the only democrats in his family's political dynasty that served as governor of West Virginia and later as a U.S. senator for many years.
Died in Washington
Rockefeller died the night of Thursday at his home in Washington, according to Mary Stewart, vice president of external affairs at WETA.
Family Background
Rockefeller was born John D. Rockefeller IV in New York City and his great-grandfather founded Standard Oil.
Early Political Career
Rockefeller joined Volunteers in Service to America at 27 and moved to West Virginia to work in a poor community.
First Political Win
Rockefeller became a Democrat in 1966 after his family's Republican tradition and won a state legislature seat.
Governor of West Virginia
Rockefeller served two terms as governor of West Virginia and focused on infrastructure development.
U.S. Senate Career
Rockefeller served 25 years in the U.S. Senate after winning a seat in 1984.
Political Legacy
Rockefeller's legacy includes infrastructure projects, a children's health insurance program, and business partnerships with Japanese automakers.
The headline
Jay Rockefeller, last surviving member of his family's political dynasty, died at 89 after serving as governor of West Virginia and U.S. senator for decades.
