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Charles Rangel

American politician (born 1930)

Charlie Rangel

In office January 3, 1971 – January 3, 2017
Preceded by	Adam Clayton Powell Jr.
Succeeded by	Adriano Espaillat
Constituency
In office January 3, 2007 – March 3, 2010
Preceded by	Bill Thomas
Succeeded by	Sander Levin
In office January 1, 1967 – December 31, 1970
Preceded by	Bill Green
Succeeded by	George Miller
Born	Charles Bernard Rangel (1930-06-11) June 11, 1930 (age 94) New York City, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Alma Carter (m. 1964; died 2024)
Education
Signature
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1948–1952
Rank	Staff Sergeant
Unit	503rd Artillery Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division
Battles/wars	Korean War • Battle of Kunu-ri (WIA)
Awards

Charles Bernard Rangel (, RANG-gəl;^[1] born June 11, 1930) is an American politician wh

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Charles B. Rangel

[[File:|border|frameless|alt=Official photograph of Charles Rangel dressed in suit and tie against a blue background|upright=1]]In office
January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2017Preceded byAdam Clayton Powell, Jr.Succeeded byAdriano EspaillatIn office
January 4, 2007 – March 3, 2010Preceded byBill ThomasSucceeded bySander M. LevinIn office
January 1, 1967 – December 31, 1970Preceded byS. William GreenSucceeded byGeorge W. MillerBorn

Charles Bernard Rangel

(1930-06-11) June 11, 1930 (age 94)
New York City, New York, U.S.Political partyDemocraticSpouse(s)Alma RangelResidenceManhattan, New YorkAlma materNew York University(B.S.)
St. John's University School of Law(LL.B.)OccupationAttorneyAwardsBronze Star (with valor device)
Purple HeartSignatureAllegiance United States of AmericaBranch/serviceUnited States ArmyYears of service1948–1952RankStaff sergeantUnit 503rd Artil

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RANGEL, Charles B.

Known in his Harlem, New York, district as the “Lion of Lenox Avenue,” Representative Charles B. Rangel rose to become the first African-American chair of the powerful Ways and Means Committee. With a House career that spanned 46 years, Rangel—whose safe Democratic district provided him with seniority and stature on Capitol Hill— was one of the longest-serving Members of Congress in American history. Rangel helped found the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) in 1971 and was a staunch defender of urban economic development and international trade. His assignment to the Ways and Means Committee gave him considerable influence over America’s tax policy, and he shaped major bills that ranged from anti-drug policies to health care reform. Upon his retirement, Rangel reflected on his long career, noting, “Thank God I never had to decide between doing the right thing or being defeated at the polls.”¹

Charles Bernard Rangel was born on June 11, 1930, in Harlem, New York City, to Blanche Wharton and Ralph Rangel. The second of three children, he was raised by his mot