Jonathan Brewster Bingham

Democrat Representative of New York's 22nd district

Congresses Served

House Terms

April 24, 1914 (72 years old)

Birthday

July 3, 1986

Death

American politician and diplomat who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1965 to 1983.
Held various roles in government, including U.S. delegate to the United Nations General Assembly and representative on the United Nations Trusteeship Council.
Graduated from Yale University and Yale Law School, and was a member of the prestigious Skull and Bones society.
Served in the U.S. Army during World War II, achieving the rank of captain and receiving a War Department citation.
Focused on issues such as nuclear non-proliferation, national security, foreign assistance, and environmental protection during his congressional tenure.
Instrumental in the passage of significant legislation, including the War Powers Act of 1973 and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978.
Advocated for U.S. aid to Israel and Romania, and authored legislation to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with a statue in the Capitol.
Married to an author and playwright, with whom he had four children.
Passed away from pneumonia complications in 1986 at the age of 72.