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BROTHER CHARLES B. RANGEL

Mr. Rangel was born in Harlem and still resides in the community with his wife, the former Alma Carter and their son, Steven.

He attended local schools in Harlem which included P.S. 89 (now P.S. 175), Junior High School 139 and DeWitt Clinton High School.  After his return from military duty, he completed his high school education in 1953.  Graduated with a B.S. degree from New York University, School of Commerce, as Dean's List Student under the G.I. Bill in 1957. Graduated St. John's University, School of Law, Dean's List Student under a full three-year scholarship in 1960.

Mr. Rangel volunteered and served in the United States Army from 1948-1952. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal for Valor, United States and Korean Presidential Citations and three battle stars while serving in combat with the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea. He was honorably discharged in the rank of Staff Sergeant.

POLITICAL

Elected on November 3, 1970, as a Member of the United States Congress (D-R) with 87% of the popular vote.

Served two terms in the New York State Assembly (1966-1970) 72nd Assembly District (Central Harlem).

Assembly Sponsor 4th Platoon Bill, giving New York Police Commissioner power to assign men in high crime areas during the hours of 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Signed into law 1969.

Mr. Rangel was a candidate for President of the New York City Council in the 1969 Democratic Primary.


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BROTHER RALPH H. METCALFE

Brother Ralph H. Metcalfe was elected to the Congress of the United States in 1970 to replace the late Honorable Congressman Dawson. Our brother represents the first Congressional District of Illinois; serves on the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee of the House; and was appointed to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Aeranautics.

A former Intercollegiate sprint Champion, Brother Metcalfe was holder of the 100 year and 200 yard intercollegiate titles in 1929, 1932, 1933 and 1934. A member of the 1932 U.S. Olympic Team, Brother Metcalfe finished 2nd in the 100 meters and 3rd in the 200 meters runs. In the 1936 Olympics held in Berlin, Brother Metcalfe ran second in the 200 meters and was a member of the 400 meters relay team.

Brother Metcalf has served the youth and the citizens of Chicago in numerous capacities.

Track Coach and Political Science Instructor at Xavier University, New Orleans. Teams were undefeated in Southeastern Inter-Collegiate Conference competition. Developed five (5) National AAU Champions.

USO Club Director at Fort McClellan, Alabama. Served 93rd Infantry Division as Associate Director, USO Mobile Service.

Director, Department of Civil Rights for Commission on Human Relations, Chicago, Illinois.

First Black Illinois State Athletic Commissioner.

Elected Democratic Committeeman, 3rd Ward. Re-elected 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968.

Elected Alderman, 3rd Ward. Re-elected 1959, 1963, 1967.

Elected President Pro Tempore of Chicago City Council.