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Edward Ross Roybal

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American politician (1916-2005)

United StatesPoliticiansLived 1916 to 2005 · aged 89
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Edward Ross Roybal was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the first Latino American to be elected to the Los Angeles City Council, serving from 1949 to 1962. S. House of Representatives from 1963 to 1993, representing portions of Downtown and East Los Angeles.

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Roybal being sworn in as council member by Walter C. Peterson as fellow member Ed J. Davenport watches, 1949.Roybal being sworn in as council member by Walter C. Peterson as fellow member Ed J. Davenport watches, 1949.Roybal speaking on the phone, 1977.Roybal speaking on the phone, 1977.

Awards 4

2014Presidential Medal of Freedom
1996Ohtli Award
1994Migel Medal
Presidential Citizens Medal

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Jennings RandolphAlso won Migel MedalRichard A. TapiaAlso won Ohtli AwardArchibald CoxAlso won Presidential Citizens MedalJaime SotoAlso won Ohtli AwardDavid Manker AbshireAlso won Presidential Citizens MedalAbraham NemethAlso won Migel Medal

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Edward Ross Roybal was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the first Latino American to be elected to the Los Angeles City Council, serving from 1949 to 1962. He later served 15 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1963 to 1993, representing portions of Downtown and East Los Angeles.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1916 to 2005 · aged 89
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