Mourners Pay Respects to Late US Rep. Charles Rangel as His Body Lies in State at New York City Hall
- US Representative Charles Rangel died last month and lay in state at New York City Hall from June 11 to June 13, 2025.
- Rangel's death followed a 46-year career representing Harlem and New York's 13th Congressional District, and his legacy included founding the Congressional Black Caucus in 1971.
- He earned a Purple Heart and Bronze Star for leading 40 soldiers during the Korean War before embarking on his political career.
- Mayor Eric Adams honored Rangel as the "Lion of Lenox" and showed his family the same level of respect reserved for Abraham Lincoln, while former President Bill Clinton praised Rangel as among the most impactful individuals to have served in Congress.
- Rangel’s funeral Mass was held at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on June 13, 2025, attended by political leaders and New Yorkers who celebrated his advocacy and impact on civil rights and urban development.
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Former President Bill Clinton, Gov. Kathy Hochul and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries remembered former U.S. Rep. Charles Rangel’s sharp wit, relentless advocacy for Harlem and extraordinary life of public service during a funeral mass for the late congressman in…
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The final goodbye to Charlie Rangel
(New York, NY) — A funeral for former Congressman Charles Rangel is taking place this morning at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan. Friends and family are saying their final goodbyes to the trailblazing politician after a series of public viewings that included his childhood parish and City Hall. Governor Kathy Hochul is delivering remarks. Rangel, often referred to as the “Lion Of Harlem,” died on Memorial Day surrounded by family. He was …
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