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 December 23, 1907 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | August 13, 1991 (aged 83) Newport Beach, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouses | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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.