James Roosevelt

James Roosevelt
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
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 (1907-12-23)December 23, 1907 New York City, New York, U.S.
Died	August 13, 1991(1991-08-13) (aged 83) Newport Beach, California, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouses	Betsey Maria Cushing ​ ​ (m. 1930; div. 1940)​ Romelle Theresa Schneider ​ ​ (m. 1941; div. 1955)​ Gladys Irene Kitchenmaster Owens ​ ​ (m. 1956; div. 1969)​ Mary Winskill ​ (m. 1969)​
Children	7, including Sara Delano Roosevelt and James Roosevelt III
Parents	Franklin Delano Roosevelt Anna Eleanor Roosevelt
Relatives	Roosevelt family
Alma mater	Harvard University (AB) Boston University
Military service
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch/service	United States Marine Corps Reserve
Years of service	1936–1959
Rank	Brigadier general
Unit	2nd Raider Battalion
Commands	4th Raider Battalion
Battles/wars	World War II Battle of Makin Battle of Okinawa
Awards	Navy Cross Silver Star

James Roosevelt II^[1] (December 23, 1907 – August 13, 1991) was an American businessman, Marine, 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 5 terms from 1955 to 1965. He received the Navy Cross while serving as a Marine Corps officer during World War II.