John J. Raskob

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John Raskob
Chair of the Democratic National Committee
In office July 11, 1928 – July 2, 1932
Preceded by	Clem L. Shaver
Succeeded by	James Farley
Personal details
Born	John Jakob Raskob (1879-03-19)March 19, 1879 Lockport, New York, U.S.
Died	October 15, 1950(1950-10-15) (aged 71) Centreville, Maryland, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Helena Springer Green
Children	13

John Jakob Raskob, KCSG (March 19, 1879 – October 15, 1950) was a financial executive and businessman for DuPont and General Motors, and the builder of the Empire State Building. He was chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 1928 to 1932 and a key supporter of Alfred E. Smith's candidacy for President of the United States.

After Franklin D. Roosevelt became President, Raskob became a prominent opponent of the New Deal through his support of a number of anti-Roosevelt organizations such as the American Liberty League. Raskob was also a leader in the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment and a Treasurer for the Knights of Malta.^[1][2]