Robert H. Michel
Robert Henry "Bob" Michel (pronounced "Michael"; March 2, 1923 – February 17, 2017) was an American Republican Party politician.[1]
Robert H. Michel | |
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| House Minority Leader | |
| In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1995 | |
| Deputy | Trent Lott (1981–1989) Dick Cheney (1989) Newt Gingrich (1989–1995) |
| Preceded by | John Jacob Rhodes |
| Succeeded by | Dick Gephardt |
| House Minority Whip | |
| In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1981 | |
| Leader | John Jacob Rhodes |
| Preceded by | Leslie C. Arends |
| Succeeded by | Trent Lott |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois' 18th district | |
| In office January 3, 1957 – January 3, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Harold Himmel Velde |
| Succeeded by | Ray LaHood |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Henry Michel March 2, 1923 Peoria, Illinois |
| Died | February 17, 2017 (aged 93) Arlington, Virginia |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Corinne Woodruff (1948–2003) |
| Children | Scott, Bruce, Robin, Laurie |
| Education | Bradley University |
| Profession | Politician |
He was a member of the United States House of Representatives for 38 years. He represented central Illinois' 18th congressional district, and was the GOP leader in Congress during the Ronald Reagan, George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton presidencies from 1981 through 1995. He as Minority Leader from 1981 through 1995. He was also Minority Whip for 6 years from 1975 through 1981.
Michel was born and raised in Peoria, Illinois. He studied in Bradley University. Michel died on February 17, 2017 in Arlington, Virginia from pneumonia, aged 93.[2]
References
- "Timeline, Highlights in the Career of Robert H. Michel". The Dirksen Congressional Center. Archived from the original on July 26, 2011. Retrieved July 28, 2011.
- "Robert Michel, longest-serving minority leader in U.S. House, dies at 93". Retrieved 17 February 2017.
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