Charles B. Rangel
Former congressman from Harlem, New York · United States · Politicians · Lived 1930 to 2025 · aged 94
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Something wrong?S. representative for districts in New York City for 46 years. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the second-longest serving incumbent member of the House of Representatives at the time of his retirement in 2017, having served continuously since 1971, and the ninth-longest serving in history.
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A 2nd Infantry Division unit near Rangel's, fighting a rear-guard action in the Battle of Kunu-ri, in November 1950, during the Korean War
Rangel (seated, third from right) at a press conference - of Reform Democrats against the Vietnam War - at the Hotel Diplomat in New York City, April 1, 1969
New York's 15th congressional district,which Rangel had represented until 2013
Rangel (second from left, top) with fellow founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus in 1971
Official portrait, 1985
Rangel (far left) looks on as President Ronald Reagan signs the Tax Reform Act of 1986 on the White House South Lawn.
Rangel (third from right) looks on as President George W. Bush signs an extension to the African Growth and Opportunity Act in 2004.On YouTube
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Rudy GiulianiBoth received honorary doctor of Syracuse University
Michael BloombergBoth received honorary doctorate from Bard College
Michael C. BurgessBoth received Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Representatives
Jackie Joyner-KerseeBoth received Phoenix Award
Bernadette PetersBoth received honorary doctor of the Hofstra University
Jan Peter BalkenendeBoth received honorary doctor of the Hofstra UniversityAbout this person
Charles Bernard Rangel was an American politician who served as U.S. representative for districts in New York City for 46 years. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the second-longest serving incumbent member of the House of Representatives at the time of his retirement in 2017, having served continuously since 1971, and the ninth-longest serving in history. As its most senior member, he was also the dean of New York's congressional delegation. Rangel was the first African American chair of the influential House Ways and Means Committee. He was also a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus.
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