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About the Centennial
Nelson Rockefeller was one of the leading political figures of his era. As Governor of New York, Vice-President of the United States, and several times a candidate for the Presidency. In his openness to government activism, his passionate defense of the environment, his internationalism, and across a broad range of domestic policy issues, Nelson Rockefeller's views have become part of the common currency of American politics. It is easy to underestimate Rockefeller's influence precisely because in so many instances, the values and policies he favored are now so widely accepted that they are no longer at the forefront of political debate.
Nelson Rockefeller's influence on public policy is all around us. It is also true that the spirit of good will and public service that he exemplified throughout his career is too often absent from today's political climate. For these reasons, the study of Nelson Rockefeller's career is rewarding—not only to trace his influence but to learn from his example.
Through promoting multidisciplinary education, skills-training, and public policy-oriented research across the social sciences, the Rockefeller Center's mission is to inspire and energize undergraduates to become effective leaders in their communities and to cherish and participate in democracy on the state, national, and international stages throughout their lives.
In this centennial year of Nelson Rockefeller's birth, and the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Rockefeller Center, the Center has initiated a series of lectures and events starting in February and ending in November after the 2008 elections. These lectures will focus on areas that embody the legacy of Nelson Rockefeller. Please join us in celebrating. Learn more about Nelson Rockefeller at Dartmouth
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