He enlisted again in 1942 and rose from a second lieutenant[3] to a major, serving at the New York Point of Embarkation.[1]
Borough President
As a candidate, Rogers was an officer in uniform and could therefore not participate in political campaigns or give speeches. Instead, his speeches were made for him by other supporters.[3]
In 1948, against the wishes of New York mayor William O'Dwyer, Rogers was named leader of the Tammany Hall organization, replacing O'Dwyer ally Frank J. Sampson.[4] In 1949, however, he was pushed out of the position by the mayor and replaced by Carmine G. DeSapio. Rogers was then pressured out of running for reelection, although he argued that his departure from the race was only in the interest of party unity.[5]
Later life
Rogers died on December 14, 1974, of a heart attack at Polyclinic Hospital.[2]