Charles B. Rangel
former congressman from Harlem, New York / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Charles Bernard "Charlie" Rangel (/ˈræŋɡəl/;[1] born June 11, 1930) is an American politician. He served as the U.S. Representative for New York's 13th congressional district. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the second-longest serving member of the House of Representatives. He served from 1971 to 2017.
Quick Facts Member of theU.S. House of Representatives New York's 13th congressional district, 15th congressional district 1993–2013 ...
Charles B. Rangel | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives New York's 13th congressional district | |
In office January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2017 | |
15th congressional district 1993–2013 | |
16th congressional district 1983–1993 | |
19th congressional district 1973–1983 | |
18th congressional district 1971–1973 | |
Preceded by | Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Adriano Espaillat |
Chairman of the United States House Committee on Ways and Means | |
In office January 4, 2007 – March 3, 2010 | |
Preceded by | Bill Thomas |
Succeeded by | Sander M. Levin |
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 72nd district | |
In office January 1, 1967 – December 31, 1970 | |
Preceded by | S. William Green |
Succeeded by | George W. Miller |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles Bernard Rangel (1930-06-11) June 11, 1930 (age 93) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Alma Rangel |
Residence | Manhattan, New York |
Alma mater | New York University (B.S.) St. John's University School of Law (LL.B.) |
Occupation | Attorney |
Awards | Bronze Star (with valor device) Purple Heart |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1948–1952 |
Rank | Staff sergeant |
Unit | 503rd Artillery Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | Korean War
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Rangel was the first African-American Chair of the influential House Ways and Means Committee. He is also a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus.