Henry B. Gonzalez

Politician

Birthday May 3, 1916

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Texas

DEATH DATE Nov 28, 2000 (84)

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About

Politician and member of the Democratic Party who represented Texas's 20th congressional district in the US House from 1961 to 1999.

Before Fame

He got a law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law before becoming a probation officer.

Trivia

When he was accused of being a communist by a man in a restaurant in San Antonio he punched him in the face. He was 70 years old at the time.

Family Life

His parents were both born in Mexico and immigrated to the US after the Mexican Revolution.

Associated With

He chaired the United States House Select Committee on Assassinations, where he was tasked with investigating the death of President John F. Kennedy.