- Governor of New York (1959-1973).
- U.S. vice president (1974-1977).
- Governor of New York (1959-1973). U.S. vice president (1974-1977).
- Per his wishes, his body was cremated at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York. His ashes were scattered at the Rockefeller Estate in nearby Tarrytown, New York. He is the only former U.S. Vice President not to have a final resting place in a cemetery.
- One of only two U.S. vice presidents who were appointed to the office under the terms of the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The other vice president was Gerald Ford, who not only was Rockefeller's predecessor as vice president, but also the president whom Rockefeller served under as VP.
- Son of John D. Rockefeller Jr.. Grandson of John D. Rockefeller. Brother of John D. Rockefeller III, David Rockefeller, Winthrop Rockefeller, and Laurance S. Rockefeller.
- Upon his death, his remains were interred at Rockefeller Family Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow, Westchester County, New York.
- Cousin of Robert Aldrich .
- Uncle of Jay Rockefeller and David Rockefeller Jr..
- Was a descendant of William Brewster (c. 1566-1644), a noted Pilgrim, and wife Mary, who came over to Massachusetts, America, as Mayflower passengers.
- Is currently the last Vice-President so far to =not be on the Presidential ticket for a further term, Gerald Ford's running mate on the ticket was Bob Dole.
- Of all the Vice-Presidents and Presidents, Rockefeller is the only one who never ran on an election ticket of any kind.
- Was the only one of the six children born to John D. Rockefeller Jr. who wasn't born in New York City.
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