Elliott Roosevelt (general)

Elliott Roosevelt
Roosevelt receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross in Algiers
24th Mayor of Miami Beach, Florida
In office June 1, 1965 – June 6, 1967
Preceded by	Melvin Richard
Succeeded by	Jay Dermer
Personal details
Born	(1910-09-23)September 23, 1910 New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	October 27, 1990(1990-10-27) (aged 80) Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Cause of death	Heart and liver failure
Spouses	Elizabeth Browning Donner ​ ​ (m. 1932; div. 1933)​ Ruth Josephine Googins ​ ​ (m. 1933; div. 1944)​ Faye Emerson ​ ​ (m. 1944; div. 1950)​ 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	90th Photographic Wing 325th Photographic Wing
Battles/wars	World War II
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 experimental Hughes XF-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. His career also embraced broadcasting, ranching, politics and business. He served as the 24th mayor of Miami Beach, Florida from 1965 to 1967.