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(Politician) Winthrop Rockefeller was a prominent American politician and philanthropist recognized for his business ventures in Arkansas. He funded several community initiatives, such as establishing medical clinics in underserved regions. In 1966, Rockefeller made history by becoming the first Republican governor of Arkansas since Reconstruction. Despite facing scrutiny for his perceived disconnect from low-income voters, he secured re-election in 1968. Rockefeller was instrumental in the process of school integration in Arkansas during his tenure.
