Robert H. Michel
American politician (1923-2017) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 93
Robert Henry Michel was an American Republican Party politician who was a member of the United States House of Representatives for 38 years.
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2017Died17 February 20172004Knight of the Legion of HonourAward1994Presidential Medal of FreedomAward1989Presidential Citizens MedalAward1923Born2 March 1923
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Michel as House Minority Leader
President Ronald Reagan meets with Michel, Bob Dole and Alan Simpson in the cabinet room in 1985
President George H. W. Bush having lunch at the White House with Michel and Bob Dole in 1991
Michel's official portrait, 1992
President George W. Bush, former President Jimmy Carter and House Minority Leader Bob Michel hold a press conference addressing election reform principles in the Rose Garden July 31, 2001
Michel and other members of Congress at Utah Beach in 2004Awards
About this person
He represented central Illinois's 18th congressional district and was the GOP leader in the House, serving as House Minority Leader during his last 14 years in Congress, 1981 to 1995.
Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1923 to 2017 · aged 93
