Benjamin Rosenthal

Benjamin Rosenthal

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth June 8, 1923
Date of Death Jan. 4, 1983 (Age: 59)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Benjamin Rosenthal completed his secondary education at Stuyvesant High School and pursued higher education at Long Island University and the City College of New York. He spent nearly a decade in high-finance managing institutional risk before transitioning to the public sector. Rosenthal was re-elected to a significant political office and was sworn in from his hospital bed, demonstrating his dedication to public service. His legacy is preserved through the Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library at Queens College, City University of New York.

Political Ideas

Benjamin Rosenthal's political career, though brief, reveals a unique blend of ideological agility and commitment to regional interests. His legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, hinting at a highly calculated approach to protecting local industrial concerns. Despite his untimely death, his dedication to public service was evident when he was sworn in to Congress from his hospital bed. His legacy, preserved through the Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library, suggests a lasting impact on his community and a nuanced political identity that merits deeper exploration.

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1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New York House of Representatives 7th District

77.20% of vote

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1968: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New York House of Representatives 8th District

69.80% of vote

Win
1966: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New York House of Representatives 8th District

69.60% of vote

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1964: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New York House of Representatives 8th District

75.00% of vote

Win
1962: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

New York House of Representatives 8th District

66.40% of vote

Win