Background
Rangel, Charles Bernard was born on June 11, 1930 in Harlem, New York, United States. Son of Ralph and Blanche (Wharton) Rangel.
Rangel, Charles Bernard was born on June 11, 1930 in Harlem, New York, United States. Son of Ralph and Blanche (Wharton) Rangel.
Bachelor of Science, New York University, 1957; Juris Doctor, St. John's U. School Law, 1960; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Wagner College, 1982; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Atlanta U., 1983; Doctor of Laws (honorary), St. John's U., Mount Sinai School Medicine, New York University, Howard U., 1988; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Hofstra U., 1989.
Assistant United State Attorneys, Southern District New York, 1961-1962; member, New York State Assembly, 1966-1970; member, 92nd-105th Congressess from 19th (now 15th) New York district, Washington, District of Columbia, since 1971. Member Ways and Means Committee, subcommittee on trade. Member Joint Committee on Taxation.
Served with Army of the United States, 1948-1952, Korea.
Married Alma Carter, July 26, 1964. Children: Steven, Alicia.