Before his appointment to Congress in 1970, Rangel served in the military. The decorated war hero received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his service during the Korean War.

In 2004, he tried to end the war by offering a bill to restart the military service draft. Republicans called his bluff and brought the bill to a vote. Even Rangel voted against it.

NEW YORK (PIX11) — New York City Congressman Charlie Rangel died Monday at the age of 94, leaving a strong legacy as a founding member of the Congressional Black Caucus. Elinor Tatum, editor in ...

In 2004, he tried to end the war by offering a bill to restart the military service draft. Republicans called his bluff and brought the bill to a vote. Even Rangel voted against it.

Nation Nation & World Charles Rangel’s funeral mass draws big names who celebrated the late congressman’s life June 13, 2025 at 9:39 am By The Associated Press ...