The Germans wanted the Turks on their side in World War I (which hadnt yet begun). Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. The office produced guilty pleas from the Preppie Killer Robert Chambers Jr and John Lennons killer, Mark David Chapman. On Monday, he reminisced about spendingtime together on hisHopewell Junction-based Fishkill Farmsand dining out. They were mar ried Dec. 30, 1943. 520 687 265 297 576 576 576 576 This was a special election caused by the death of Frank Hogan, who had served as DA for more than 30 years. 556 576 576 576 333 500 277 576 Thanks for your help! Its a really interesting school, says Bob. He resigned in 1962 to run for governor for the state of New York, only to return to the position after he lost the election. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. << Gestion; Touristiques; HND Mrs. Morgenthau had been president of the ParentTeach ers Association of the Field stone Lower School and a di rector of the Riverdale Neigh borhood and Library Associa tion. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. The prosecutors job is to protect the public and to administer the laws, Morgenthau once said, deriding district attorneys who collected convictions like notches on a gun.. [2], From the his earliest days, the Morgenthau family was well-connected politically. endobj Officially Robert Pattridge Morgenthau, Bob Morgenthau is a busy man. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Vance, who had spent several years as an assistant district attorney under Morgenthau, took over in 2010. It was initially the American Committee for Armenian and Syrian Relief: ACASR. "He needed that fire and activity in his life and … he has steadied me over the years," Franks has told the Journal. 576 604 576 576 576 576 576 520 Mr. and Mrs. Evan Moore 3d of Charleston, W. Va., have announced the engagement of their daughter, Susan Bryce Moore, to Robert Pattridge Morgenthau, son of Robert M. Morgenthau of New York and . Morgenthau had a lifelong friendship with members of the Kennedy clan; once cooked hot dogs with Eleanor Roosevelt for King George VI; and on another occasion he prepared a mint julep for Winston Churchill. They win by justice being done. In 1962, when Mr. Morgen thau was the unsuccessful Democratic candidate for Gov ernor, she helped her husband campaign. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. [3] He was elected to a full term in 1977, and was re-elected seven times. Franks has credited her husband's success to his abilityto "shut things off and never look back at them unless it's necessary.". The Associated Press contributed to this report. >> Former District Attorney for New York County, New York and former United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. "Cuomo makes a name for himself in replacing Spitzer", "Obama names Varney as to antitrust role at Justice", "John F. Kennedy Jr., Heir To a Formidable Dynasty", "Police Athletic League of New York City Board of Directors", "Leo Baeck Medal for Robert M. Morgenthau", Poughkeepsie Journal: "ICYMI: Robert Morgenthau: NYC legal legend, East Fishkill farmer" by Nina Schutzman, "Mrs. Morgenthau Enjoying First Political Campaign", "Mrs. Martha Morgenthau Dies; Wife of Former U.S. Attorney", "Weddings; Barbara Morgenthau, Hanmin Lee", "Susan Bryce Moore Becomes the Bride Of R.P. Drag images here or select from your computer for Robert Morris Morgenthau memorial. 630 0 0 242 242 353 353 370 The District Attorney's Office was high profile. 333 333 389 583 277 333 277 277 Former Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau listens during an interview at his office in New York in this Dec. 16, 2009 file photo, as he prepared to step down after 35 years as DA. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Robert Morgenthau (201377076)? "Law & Order" television show creator Dick Wolf has called Morgenthau "the greatest district attorney in the history of New York" and used him as the basis for the character Adam Schiff, the district attorney played by actor Steven Hill in the series' first decade, according to The Associated Press. Five black and Hispanic teenage defendants were wrongfully charged with attacking and raping a white woman who had gone for a run in the park. Robert Morgenthau died on Sunday, 10 days before his 100th birthday. /StemV 0 >> "He became both intellectually and emotionally involved these cases, and he wanted to provide justice to the victims and quick and fair punishment to the criminals who needed to be taken off both the streets and white collar suits.". Vance noted that Morgenthau was a hallowed figure among prosecutors who called him the Boss. 2 0 obj He tried to get my great-grandfather to bring in the Americans on the German side. Bob pauses. Verify and try again. 0 0 265 297 375 556 576 909 8 0 obj Morgenthau was born into a wealthy, prominent New York family. He was elected to a full term in 1977 and was re-elected for seven terms. He was 99, just 10 days short of his 100th birthday. And he got the Ottoman Empire, which was sort of the Jewish position. Because there were only nine U.S. ambassadorships at the time, Bob affirms that it was a big deal, but that his great-grandfather wasnt happy with the offer. Morgenthau was born into a prominent New York family. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. /Descent 211 604 576 1035 687 687 722 722 687 But he spentlong weekends and summers at Fishkill Farms, whichhis family purchased in 1913. He briefly joined Mayor John Lindsay as a deputy mayor, then waged another losing gubernatorial race before leaving the public eye for four years, engaged in private practice. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Morgenthau spent more than 30 years jailing criminals, from mob kingpins and drug-dealing killers to a tax-dodging Harvard dean. Oops, we were unable to send the email. /Kids [25 0 R 30 0 R 33 0 R 40 0 R 43 0 R 48 0 R 53 0 R ] Morgenthau's paternal grandmother was born in Montgomery, Alabama. 277 277 354 556 556 889 666 190 ?X9KZ"7e{(J+2. Add to your scrapbook. >> /Type /FontDescriptor Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Morgenthau then launched his first successful run for public office. [40], His first wife was Martha Pattridge, a Christian, whom he met in college;[41][42] they had five children: Joan Morgenthau Wadsworth, Anne Pattridge Morgenthau Grand, Robert Pattridge Morgenthau, Elinor Gates Morgenthau, and Barbara Elizabeth Morgenthau Lee. << She was also Christian. He collected a variety of awards and honors, including the Citation of Merit from Yale Law School and the Thomas Jefferson Award in Law from the University of Virginia. 520 742 520 520 520 354 279 354 >> /LastChar 255 Mrs. Martha Pattridge Mar genthau, wife of Robert M. Morgenthau, former United State Attorney and former Deputy Mayor, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital for Can cer and Allied Diseases. He leaves behind deep local roots and a long legacy of public service. BTS. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. /FirstChar 30 endobj The bride, a staff assistant at the Brearley School, graduated from the Madeira School and Vassar College. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. [12], At age 85 in 2005, Morgenthau announced that he would run for a ninth (eighth full) term as district attorney. His stepmother, Lucinda Franks Morgenthau, is a writer and a visiting professor of journalism at Princeton University and was formerly a reporter with The New York Times. 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 556 While well-regarded, he was after all a Democrat, thought to harbor political aspirations. She loves to volunteer at our events with Vassar students, whom she provides with abundant and invaluable advice on writing and journalism.". /BaseFont /Arial /Name /F1 On white-collar crime, his office reached a $300 million settlement with JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Citigroup Inc. in 2003; the banks' payments settled charges accusing them of helping Enron Corp. manipulate its financial statements and mislead investors. There is a problem with your email/password. 756 520 419 604 353 353 353 576 854 576 687 687 687 687 687 687 [43][44][45][46][47] They raised their children in the Jewish faith. His first mission was to raise money for the Democratic Party. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? He had made two connections in New York who made a world of difference during that trip. Its designed to help the families feed themselves., Bob also met Hayk Piloyan, who Is by himself a fantastic story. /Type /Font Isgho Votre ducation notre priorit. The five served years in prison before their convictions were thrown out in 2002 because of new evidence; they sued police and prosecutors for $250 million before recently settling. Learn more about merges. He died after. During World War II she served with the British Purchasing Agency in Washington and he served in the Navy. Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro on Monday called Morgenthau "one of New York and Dutchess County's most distinguished residents for nearly a century," in a statement. Robert Morgenthau, seen in this Sept. 18, 1962 file photo was the Democratic nominee for governor of New York in 1962, losing to Republican Nelson Rockefeller; he unsuccessfully sought the nomination again in 1970. /FirstChar 32 Robert married first name Morgenthau (born Franks . With the conviction of the Kimes, he became the only prosecutor in history to convict a mother and son of murder without a body or a witness. The ninth of 11 children, Henry Morgenthau was born on April 26, 1856 in Mannheim, southwestern Germany. From that emerged a national reputation that extended beyond the courthouse. They collaborated to send younger Dutchess assistant district attorneys through an annual trial training program through New York County, Grady said. Morgenthau's insistence on remaining in office seemed increasingly unreasonable. Dutchess County District Attorney William Grady said he and Morgenthau were friends and colleagues through his Dutchess connections. Cover image: Bob Morgenthau in the mountains of Armenia during his visit for the Centennial of the Armenian genocide. He was 99, just 10 days short of his 100th birthday. << Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. She was 52 years old and lived at 4725 Independence Avenue, Riverdale. /LastChar 255 Afterward, Morgenthau served briefly in the reformist administration of Mayor John V. Lindsay as a deputy mayor, before resigning to seek the Democratic nomination for governor in 1970. "It will live on, not the least of which, in family moments, memories made, and apples picked at Fishkill Farms thanks to his son Joshs commitment to his family, their land, our agricultural industry and his shared legacy," he said. Learn more about managing a memorial . In 1960, Morgenthau campaigned in New York for his friend and fellow Democrat, John F. Kennedy. 277 333 474 556 556 889 722 237 He graduated from New Lincoln School, Deerfield Academy, and Amherst College prior to enlisting in the Navy during World War II. "U.S. Attorney Leaving Post In Manhattan", "MSN | Outlook, Office, Skype, Bing, Breaking News, and Latest Videos", "Koch Pledges Inquiry on Arrests by Transit Police", "Feared D.A. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Morgenthau officially endorsed Vance on June 25. According to Gary Naftalis, a prominent Manhattan defense attorney who had been an assistant to Morgenthau in the 1960s, Morgenthau believed that prosecuting "crime in the suites" was every bit as important as prosecuting "crime in the streets". As Manhattan's district attorney, there were a lot of hard days. Isgho Votre ducation notre priorit . /Encoding /WinAnsiEncoding They remained married until his death and Franks survived him until she died on May 5, 2021. /Type /Outlines Your Scrapbook is currently empty. At first, says Bob, life was tough: My great-great-grandfather never adapted to life in the United States. There was a problem getting your location. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. In a statement posted to the business's Facebook page, the farm staff said it was"so lucky to have had such an extraordinary and inspiring person in our lives and take comfort in knowing the farm brought him so much joy, and that his vision for our growth and diversification will be continued with his light in our hearts.". 610 556 556 556 556 500 556 500 /FontName /Arial /FontBBox [ -665 -325 2000 1040 ] Eliot Spitzer: How New York's attorney general became the most powerful man on Wall Street. >> `T|HEiY> f %=%3k,1ow+B3roK8w?Yz@,d\RL!k6~OQnY(%fh43e ;?+D'B_7RQa7z*Ji$CR } Q*b|VRxWhbcftW ,{&2,+5K^N#EH &/@o@b|/7`~ozG1xTlAx tD4hU$?z^_sX!SMJfDaK9!t_m1O'KF;&hv5uu,%saM:U?1zqK6q?q]QRQ,]k mg4w{0T&'q_^km@`Iue7/m~Q}pN=uW##'} \mj\`yC35[d3 &f{'n3NApq. "I recall very fondly that he and I could spend a lot of time together, because of our mutual love of apples in discussing the different kinds of varieties," Rosenblatt said. Morgenthau's team of 500 lawyers conducted about 3.5 million criminal prosecutions, according to his biography. Associated Addresses 18 Dodge Hall, New York, NY 10027 4682 Dodgewood Rd, Bronx, NY 10471 97 Clarence D Lane Rd, Windham, NY 12496 Show More (+) Morgenthau died at Manhattans Lenox Hill hospital after a short illness, his wife Lucinda Franks told the New York Times. He was elected another seven times as head of one of the nations largest law offices, with 550 prosecutors and 700 other staffers. "Bob Morgenthau has long stood for the rights and dignity of every human being, particularly the underserved and underrepresented, said Andrew Meade, director of International Services, assistant dean of Student Growth and Engagement at Vassar College, and co-founder, with his wife Lila Meade, of the Vassar Haiti Project in a statement in advance of the event. 399 548 333 333 333 576 537 333 [50][51] They had two children: Joshua Franks Morgenthau (born 1984), and Amy Elinor Morgenthau (born 1990). The leaves, besides her hus band, a son, Robert P. four daughters, Mrs. Joan Wads worth, Mrs. Anne P. Grand, Elinor and Barbara, and a grandchild. He told the Associated Press he was retiring because I looked at my birth certificate, and I said, Its about time.. R^bl}nU'QWN$hFF!-_c!cJ-FPCugqG)u1u]6L(9t 'k"Yeu. He was ten days shy of his 100th birthday. Among the assistant district attorneys who worked for Morgenthau were Andrew Cuomo, Eliot Spitzer and John F. Kennedy Jr. Cuomo in a statement called Morgenthau a "true New York hero whose dedication to public service and law was matched only by the impact he had on the young prosecutors and lawyers like me who worked for him.". However, when it comes to Armenia and the legacy of his great grandfather, he freely gives his time. Robert has 3 different addresses, the most recent of which is in Bronx, New York. He also spread his ethical values and his integrity by providing an example for others throughout the country.". He is known for 60 Minutes (1968), GI Jews: Jewish Americans in World War II (2018) and Mobsters (1997). Comes here a lot. Morgenthau in West Virginia", Advance News: "Mrs. Morgenthau Grants Interview in Her Charming Home in Riverdale, N.Y.", "Pulitzer Prize winner's memoir tells of hidden family past", "Josh Morgenthau takes over family pastime", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Robert_Morgenthau&oldid=1130130948, This page was last edited on 28 December 2022, at 18:56. As the years passed Henry Morgenthau also took control of some manufacturing businesses. Morgenthau may be best known for his 35 years as Manhattan's district attorney, who prosecuted some of New York City's most high-profile cases against organized and white-collar crime. I used to prune apple trees, ride horses. It was leased to outside growers for a time, but Morgenthau and his youngest son Josh began operations again with a devotion to "pick your own" and community-supported agriculture. Robert Pattridge Morgenthau is 64 years old and lives in Bronx, New York. "He did his work with humility and integrity, and created the prestige of the DA's office and New York is a better place because of him. >> Robert Morgenthau, a World War II Navy hero best known as Manhattan's legendary district attorney, and who worked as a practicing lawyer and philanthropist through his final days, died Sunday.. [3] In 1962, he was the Democratic nominee for Governor of New York, and resigned his federal office. Without telling his parents, he studied for the SATs, which he then took. One plaintiff, Ronald Yeadon, was a police officer. Hes an investment banker. President Wilson would not interfere; America wasnt part of the war. His first wife, the former Martha Pattridge, died of cancer in 1972. The New York Times agreed that "three decades is more than enough time for any executive to accomplish his or her mission," but that endorsement did not help Snyder overcome his advantage at the polls. Part of the effort was chartering boats to move people and help them escape, says Bob. Morgenthau developed a reputation for targeting white-collar criminals. With their business effectively extinguished, in 1865 the Morgenthaus decided to move to New York, where there was already a substantial and well-established German Jewish community. [3], Morgenthau as the New York County District Attorney in 1985, Selected assistant district attorneys under Morgenthau, Morgenthau testimony to Senate Judiciary Committee, July 16, 2009, Last edited on 28 December 2022, at 18:56, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, "Robert Morgenthau, Longtime Manhattan District Attorney, Dies at 99". /Name /F3 /CapHeight 500 Robert Morris Morgenthau (1919-07-31)July 31, 1919 New York City, U.S. Died July 21, 2019(2019-07-21)(aged 99) New York City, U.S. Robert Morgenthau died on Sunday, 10 days before his 100th birthday. Dodge brought together a group of American businessmen and they started the Near East Foundation. At the time, he told The Associated Press he was retiring because "I looked at my birth certificate, and I said, 'It's about time.'". Related Stories He closely monitors the efforts to aid Armenians, such as those of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU), which Bob applauds for working hard to get the world to recognize the Genocide, and also to help Armenians living in Armenia. At the Museum of Jewish Heritage, where Bob is actively involved as a trustee, they commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide and had a group of Armenian clerics give speeches. One special moment is caught in a photo Bob took at the Henry Morgenthau School in Yerevan. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. "All of my friends did. 975 722 722 722 722 666 610 777 Morgenthau is survived by his wife, Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Lucinda Franks, and seven children. Having returned to Reading after the Boxing . Snyder tried without success to turn Morgenthau's age and lengthy tenure into campaign issues. However, Henry Morgenthau was indeed a lone American voice. He was married to Lucinda Franks and Martha Pattridge. Henry Morgenthau, who had a keen interest in farming as well as helping other farmers, is best remembered for having designed the key fiscal elements of three economic and political landmarks: the New Deal, the Lend Lease program and Social Security. If you ask me, his wife, I would say it was his remarkable qualities as a husband. The next year, the new president named him US attorney for the southern district of New York. Resend Activation Email. Under Morgenthau's watch, Manhattan prosecutors took on many high-profile cases: political payoffs by mob boss Anthony "Tony Ducks" Corallo, the shooting of four black youths by white subway gunman Bernhard Goetz, the weapons-possession arrest of hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs. They married in 1977 and had two children. stream In 1974 he was elected District Attorney of New York County in a special election after the death of incumbent Frank Hogan. You were on your own, notes Bob. Anyone can read what you share. [9], Morgenthau was criticized in the press for his conduct in the wake of a major police corruption scandal. Further, continues Bob, his great-grandfather Felt that he deserved and certainly hoped that he would get a plum ambassadorship. [3] After his defeat by the incumbent Governor Nelson Rockefeller, Morgenthau was reappointed U.S. Attorney and served in that position for the remainder of the Kennedy and Johnson administrations.[6]. New York, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA. He went into real estate, says Bob, and made quite a lot of money. "That topic was right up there with law. 556 0 277 556 500 1000 556 556 556 556 500 389 279 389 583 0 ] 604 0 576 0 297 576 411 585 Youre Jewish. They started a big, very sophisticated advertising program, and raised an astonishingly large amount of money to bring relief to the displaced Armenians. 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The courageous manner in which Henry Morgenthau Sr. stood up for Armenians is truly inspirational. Andrew Cuomo's office. [37], In 2005, Morgenthau received The Hundred Year Association of New York's Gold Medal "in recognition of outstanding contributions to the City of New York". Morgenthau resigned after 17 months to run for governor against incumbent Republican Nelson Rockefeller. 742 797 687 797 722 666 630 742 /FontBBox [ -628 -376 2000 1056 ] More than 40 years later, as state district attorney he convicted Kozlowski and a subordinate for looting Tyco of $600m. Hewas an attorney for a private-practice firm in 1961 when President John F. Kennedy, an acquaintance, appointed him U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. Morgenthau left office in 2009, throwing his support to his eventual successor, Cy Vance. 333 1000 500 333 943 0 500 666 Morgenthau died at Manhattans Lenox Hill Hospital after a short illness, his wife Lucinda Franks told The New York Times. Robert Morgenthau became Manhattans top state prosecutor in 1974. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. As for Henry, upon arrival he spoke no English, but he was so motivated that by the age of 18 he had already graduated with a Bachelors degree from City College and from Columbia Law School two years later. He briefly joined Mayor John Lindsay's administration as a deputy mayor, then waged another losing gubernatorial race before leaving the public eye for the next four years, engaged in private law practice. "Mr. Morgenthau was one of the best known and probably one of the most respected prosecutors in the United States,"he said. /FontDescriptor 9 0 R Under Morgenthau, Manhattan prosecutors took on many high-profile cases, among them political payoffs by the mob boss Anthony Tony Ducks Corallo, the shooting of four black youths by the white subway gunman Bernhard Goetz, the weapons-possession arrest of hip-hop mogul Sean Diddy Combs. He was arrested twice while off duty and accused of sexually abusing a woman. [43] Morgenthau was devastated by her death, and for a while afterward, he refused to talk about her in order to avoid memories of her death. Robert Morris Morgenthau (/mrn/ MORG-n-thaw; July 31, 1919 - July 21, 2019) was an American lawyer. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. And Morgenthau prosecuted Tyco Corporation CEO Dennis Kozlowski and CFO Mark Swartz, convicted in 2005 of 22 counts of grand larceny, conspiracy, falsifying records and violating business law, according to The Associated Press. The Morgenthaus often hosted theRoosevelts at Fishkill Farms in the summertime, since the first couple would return to their Hyde Park homestead from Washington, D.C., in August. He is all about generosity, as his great-grandfather would undoubtedly be quite pleased to know. He did a sort of shuttle diplomacy between the German ambassador and the Turkish leaders. While a student she met her husband, who was attend ing Amherst College. And this kid dressed up in a suit comes up to me and says, Welcome to our school! If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. "His office was always on the cutting edge of the most challenging legal issues in the criminal justice system.". Morgenthau left office in 2009, throwing his support to his eventual successor, Cy Vance. The office also produced guilty pleas from "Preppie Killer" Robert Chambers Jr. and John Lennon's killer, Mark David Chapman. [3] He joined the New York law firm of Patterson, Belknap & Webb, becoming a partner in 1954.
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