Benjamin A. Gilman facts for kids
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Benjamin A. Gilman
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 20th, 22nd, & 26th district |
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| In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1983 (26th) January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1993 (22nd) January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2003 (20th) |
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| Preceded by | Ogden R. Reid (1973) Jonathan B. Bingham (1983) Nita Lowey (1993) |
| Succeeded by | David O. Martin (1983) Gerald B. H. Solomon (1993) John E. Sweeney (2003) |
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| Born | December 6, 1922 Poughkeepsie, New York |
| Died | December 16, 2016 (aged 94) Wappingers, New York |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouses | Jane Prizant (divorced, 1954–1978; 4 children) Rita Kelhofer (divorced, 1984–1997) Georgia Tingus |
Benjamin Arthur "Ben" Gilman (born December 6, 1922, died December 17, 2016) was an American politician. He was a Republican who served in the United States House of Representatives for New York.
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Ben Gilman's Early Life and Education
Ben Gilman was born in Poughkeepsie, New York. He finished high school in Middletown, New York in 1941.
He went to the University of Pennsylvania and studied finance. Later, he earned a law degree from New York Law School.
During World War II, Ben Gilman served in the United States Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1945.
Ben Gilman's Political Career
Ben Gilman was elected to the United States Congress in 1972. He represented New York's 26th congressional district. He won against John G. Dow, who was already serving in Congress.
Gilman served in Congress from January 3, 1973, until January 3, 2003. This was a total of 30 years.
During his time in Congress, he led an important committee. He was the chairman of the House Committee on International Relations. This committee deals with how the U.S. interacts with other countries.
Later Life and Family
Ben Gilman was married three times. He had five children.
He passed away in a hospital in Wappingers Falls, New York, on December 17, 2016. He was 94 years old.
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Gilman with Benjamin Netanyahu
