Emanuel Celler Politician

Emanuel Celler (May 6, 1888 – January 15, 1981) was an American politician from New York who served in the United States House of Representatives for almost 50 years, from March 1923 to January 1973. He was defeated in the 1972 primary becoming the most senior Representative ever at that time to lose a primary. He was a member of the Democratic Party.

Personal facts

Birth date	May 06, 1888
Birth place	Brooklyn
Date of death	January 15, 1981
Place of death	Brooklyn
Education	Columbia College Columbia University Columbia Law School

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Office holder

office	Dean of the United States House of Representatives
party	Democratic Party (United States)
region	New York's 10th congressional district New York's 11th congressional district New York's 15th congressional district New York
successor	Wright Patman