Charles A. Buckley
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Charles Anthony Buckley (June 23, 1890 – January 22, 1967) was a Democratic Party politician from The Bronx, New York. An Irish-American,[1] he served as Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Bronx County Democratic Party and a member of the United States House of Representatives, serving 15 terms from 1935 to 1965.
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Charles A. Buckley | |
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Chair of the Committee on Public Works | |
In office January 3, 1951 – January 3, 1953 | |
In office January 3, 1955 – January 3, 1965 | |
Chair of the House Committee on Pensions | |
In office January 3, 1943 – January 3, 1947 | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
In office January 3, 1935 – January 3, 1965 | |
Preceded by | Frank A. Oliver |
Succeeded by | Jonathan Bingham |
Constituency | 23rd district (1935–1945) 25th district (1945–1953) 24th district (1953–1963) 23rd district (1963–1965) |
New York City Chamberlain | |
In office 1929–1933 | |
New York City Board of Alderman | |
In office 1918–1923 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1890-06-23)June 23, 1890 New York City, New York |
Died | January 22, 1967 (1967-01-23) (aged 76) New York City, New York |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Marion Cowan |
Children | 2 |
Occupation | contractor, builder |
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