Background
Siciliano, Rocco Carmine was born on March 4, 1922 in Salt Lake City. Son of Joseph Vincent and Mary (Arnone) Siciliano.
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Rocco C. Siciliano broke new ground as the first Italian-American to serve in the White House as an assistant to the president, Dwight D. Eisenhower. At 31, "Ike’s Youngest" attained a prominence not suggested in his humble beginnings in Salt Lake City, Utah. But his upbringing in the Mormon-dominated community, where he balanced the heritage of his striving immigrant parents with his own aspirations for success, prepared him for a wide variety of service. This service includes leading a special weapons platoon in the 10th Mountain Division in World War II, bringing Martin Luther King Jr. to meet with President Eisenhower, and becoming a recognized business leader in California. Siciliano used his expertise in labor, personnel management, and business to contribute substantively to the J. Paul Getty Center, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, the Committee for Economic Development, and the "Volcker" Commission on Public Service, among others. The variety of Siciliano’s experiences reinvigorates our understanding of the forgotten art of public service. Walking on Sand emphasizes the role that public service can play for corporations, communities, states, and the nation. This story is a gift from the Greatest Generation to the many people who serve America today and will serve her tomorrow.
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Siciliano, Rocco Carmine was born on March 4, 1922 in Salt Lake City. Son of Joseph Vincent and Mary (Arnone) Siciliano.
Bachelor with honors, University Utah, 1944. Bachelor of Laws, Georgetown University, 1948. Doctor of Humane Letters, Hebrew Union College.
Doctor of Humane Letters, Gettysburg College, 2000. Doctor of Humane Letters, University Utah, 2001.
Legal assistant to board member National Labor Relations Board, Washington, 1948-1950. Assistant secretary-treasurer Procon Inc., Des Plaines, Illinois, 1950-1953. Assistant secretary for charge employment & manpower United States Department Labor, Washington, 1953-1957.
Special assistant to President for personnel management The White House, 1957-1959. Partner Wilkinson, Cragun & Barker, 1959-1969. President Pacific Maritime Association, San Francisco, 1965-1969.
Under secretary United States Department Commerce, Washington, 1969-1971. President, chairman board, chief executive officer Ticor, Los Angeles, 1971-1984, chairman, executive committee, 1984-1985. Of counsel Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue, 1984-1987.
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer American Health Properties, Inc., 1987-1988. Chairman Dwight D. Eisenhower World Affairs Institute. Member Eisenhower Memorial Commission, Washington, 1991—2000, chairman, since 2001.
Chairman Center for Governmental Studies, 1992—2008, chairman emeritus since 2008. Member Federal Pay Board, 1971-1973. Trustee emeritus Jean Paul Getty Trust.
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Board of directors Eisenhower Institute, Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. Past chairman California Business Roundtable. Trustee Committee for Economics Development.
Co-chairman California Commn.on Campaign Financing. Board of Governors Cedars-Sinai Medical Center First lieutenant Army of the United States, 1943-1946, Mediterranean Theatre of Operations, European Theatre of Operations. Member National Academy Public Administration, Metropolitan Club (Washington), California Club (Los Angeles).
Married Marion Stiebel, November 8, 1947. Children: Loretta, A. Vincent, Fred R., John C., Maria.