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Who was Charles Rangel, the trailblazing New York politician who passed away at 94? How did he die?

Who was Charles Rangel, the trailblazing New York politician who passed away at 94? How did he die?

Time of India26-05-2025

Rangel was elected to Congress in 1970 after beating Rev. Adam Clayton Powell Jr., who was in trouble for using public money the wrong way. He worked for 46 years in Congress from 1971 to 2017, and stood up for the people of
Harlem
.
In 2007, he became the first Black person to lead the House Ways and Means Committee, a powerful group in Congress.
He was known as a war hero, history-making Congressman, and a longtime friend, according to a statement by City College of New York.
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Rangel served 23 terms and was called the most effective lawmaker in Congress. He sponsored 40 bills and was the main sponsor of President Obama's Affordable Care Act.
Some of his major legislative works included, Caribbean basin initiative, empowerment zone program,
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tax credit, affordable care act, low income housing tax credit, American recovery and reinvestment act (2009), earned income, work opportunity tax credit, and Africa growth and opportunity act.
'Rangel Amendment', helped end Apartheid in South Africa. Former Gov.
David Paterson
said Rangel and the 'Gang of Four' made big plans to improve Harlem and New York State, and called Rangel's public service legendary, as per reports.
Rangel was hailed as a "true American" by Mayor Eric Adams, the current controversial mayor of New York Rangel was defined as a patriot and an agent of change by Rep. Hakeem Jefferies, who also hailed him a transformational force. Born on June 11, 1930, Range is from New York City.
His dad left when he was 6, and his mom did tough jobs to raise him. At the age of 16 he left school and joined the Army in 1948. He saved the lives of 40 soldiers during the Korean War and got awarded as well.
After the war, he finished school, worked as a bellhop, and later became a lawyer. He started in the New York State Assembly and then joined Congress. He took part in President Nixon's impeachment hearings and helped the Congressional Black Caucus. People knew him for being bold and honest.
He was called a lion of Harlem and an activist by none other than Rev. Al Sharpton. They marched together and even painted over drug houses.
Rangel met his wife Alma in the 1950s. She died in 2024. He is survived by two children, Steven and Alicia, and grandchildren. City College of New York announced the news of his death on
Memorial day
. The cause of death was not mentioned.
FAQs
Q1. Who is Charlie Rangel
Former Congressman from Harlem and a Black rights hero.
Q2. Was Rangel present during Nixon's impeachment?
Yes, he was present during the proceedings of President Nixon in Congress.

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