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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.
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 June 11, 1930 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 |
Signature | |
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.
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