For decades, the Rockefeller name was held in contempt in the United States – combined with the feared monopoly of John D. Rockefeller Sr.’s Standard Oil Company.
By the end of his life, Rockefeller had given away half his fortune—but not even his enormous philanthropy could erase his memory of predatory business practices.
His only son, John D. Rockefeller Jr., devoted his life to reshaping the family image. For redemption and fame, Junior has donated hundreds of millions of dollars and insisted that his six children behave impeccably.
Your contributions have changed America. When Junior died at the age of 86, he left a priceless legacy to his six children and 22 grandchildren: a name that stood not for corporate greed but for human well-being.
