Charles Vanik
Charles Vanik | |
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Ohio State Senate | |
In office 1940–1942 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Charles Albert Vanik April 7, 1913 U.S. Naval Reserve |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Charles Albert Vanik (April 7, 1913 – August 30, 2007) was a
Early life
Vanik was born in
United States House of Representatives
In 1954, he ran for Ohio's 21st congressional district. The district, located on Cleveland's East Side, was evenly divided between African Americans, who were then solidly Republican voters, and whites, who were mostly Democrats.[4] In the Democratic primary, Vanik defeated longtime incumbent Congressman Robert Crosser as well as African-American challenger John Holly, founder of the Negro Future Outlook League.[5][6]
In the general election, Vanik defeated African-American Republican
In 1974, Vanik sponsored the Jackson–Vanik amendment with Sen. Henry "Scoop" Jackson, which denied normal trade relations to certain countries with non-market economies that restricted the freedom of emigration. The amendment was intended to allow refugees, particularly religious minorities, to escape from the Soviet Bloc. During this time, Vanik was the chair of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade.[citation needed]
He used to insert into the Congressional Record what he called the "Annual Corporate Tax Study" in which he'd list corporations that paid little to no federal income taxes.[citation needed]
In 1982, Vanik contested for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant-governor of Ohio as running mate with Ohio Attorney General William J. Brown who was running for governor. The ticket lost to Richard F. Celeste and Myrl Shoemaker. Vanik was known for wearing black bow ties with every suit.[citation needed]
Death
Vanik died in his sleep on August 30, 2007, at his home in Jupiter, Florida. He was 94. He was survived by his wife, Betty, one son, one daughter and two grandchildren.
References
- ^ "Vanik, Charles Albert". 12 May 2018.
- ^ American Presidents, Religion, and Israel: The Heirs of Cyrus by Paul Charles Merkley, pg 68.
- ^ "DigiArchiv of SRA Trebon - ver. 20.03.13". digi.ceskearchivy.cz. Retrieved 2020-03-23.
- ^ a b "Three More Negroes May Win Congress Seats This November". Jet. Chicago: Johnson Publishing Company. 1954-08-19. pp. 6–7. Retrieved 2014-07-04.
In the balanced 21st district (50 per cent Negro, 50 per cent white vote), Negroes vote mostly Republican, whites Democratic.
- ^ "VANIK, CHARLES ALBERT". The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History. Retrieved 2016-11-16.
Vanik defeated long-time Congressman ROBERT CROSSER in the Democratic Primary in 1954.
- ^ "22 Negroes Win Primary Nominations". Jet. Chicago: Johnson Publishing Company. 1954-05-20. pp. 3–4. Retrieved 2014-07-04.
Young, active in civic affairs, will face Charles A. Vanik, a white municipal court judge, who edged out John Holly, founder of the Negro Future Outlook League, in the Democratic primary.
External links
- Charles A. Vanik A Memorial site created by the Vanik Family
- United States Congress. "Charles Vanik (id: V000047)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved on 2009-5-16
- Obituary from The Cleveland Plain Dealer