Charles B. Rangel facts for kids
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Charles B. Rangel
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives New York's 13th congressional district |
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| In office January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2017 |
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| 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 |
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| In office January 4, 2007 – March 3, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Bill Thomas |
| Succeeded by | Sander M. Levin |
| Member of the New York State Assembly from the 72nd district |
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| In office January 1, 1967 – December 31, 1970 |
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| Preceded by | S. William Green |
| Succeeded by | George W. Miller |
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Charles Bernard Rangel
June 11, 1930 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Alma Rangel |
| Residence(s) | 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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| 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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Charles Bernard "Charlie" Rangel ( born June 11, 1930) is an American politician. He served as the U.S. Representative for NY'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.
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.
Images for kids
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A 2nd Infantry Division unit near Rangel's, fighting a rear-guard action in the Battle of Kunu-ri, in November 1950, during the Korean War.
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New York's 15th congressional district, which Rangel had represented until 2013
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Rangel (second from left, top) with fellow founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus in 1971
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Rangel's official portrait in the 99th Congress, 1985
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Rangel (far left) looks on as President Ronald Reagan signs the Tax Reform Act of 1986 on the White House South Lawn.
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Rangel (third from right) looks on as President George W. Bush signs an extension to the African Growth and Opportunity Act in 2004
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Rangel speaks to international educators visiting the U.S. Capitol in 2007 under the U.S. Department of State's Global Connections and Exchange Program
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Rangel speaking in 2008
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Rangel receives book written by US Consul General Gregory Slayton, in Bermuda in 2009
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Rangel with fellow U.S. Representative Joseph Crowley in 2011
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Rangel at his going-away party hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus in December 2016
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See also
In Spanish: Charles B. Rangel para niños
