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Dante Fascell (Dante Bruno Fascell) was born on 9 March, 1917 in Bridgehampton, New York, U.S., is an American politician. Discover Dante Fascell's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?
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Dante Bruno Fascell |
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| Age |
81 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
9 March, 1917 |
| Birthday |
9 March |
| Birthplace |
Bridgehampton, New York, U.S. |
| Date of death |
28 November, 1998 |
| Died Place |
Clearwater, Florida, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Dante Fascell Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Dante Fascell's Wife?
His wife is Jeanne-Marie Fascell
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Jeanne-Marie Fascell |
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Dante Fascell Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Dante Fascell worth at the age of 81 years old? Dante Fascell’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from United States. We have estimated Dante Fascell's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Dante Bruno Fascell (March 9, 1917 – November 28, 1998) was an American politician who represented Florida as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1955 to 1993.
He served as chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee for nine years.
Dante Fascell was born in Bridgehampton, New York.
In 1925, his family moved to Florida.
In 1938, he graduated from the University of Miami School of Law.
Fascell was a brother of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia fraternity and the Kappa Sigma fraternity.
While a University of Miami law school student, Fascell was inducted into its Iron Arrow Honor Society, the University of Miami's highest honor.
Fascell joined the Florida National Guard in 1941 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in 1942, serving in the African, Sicilian, and Italian Campaigns during World War II, eventually rising to the rank of captain.
Fascell was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1950.
In 1954 he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as a Democrat in a district representing Dade County, Florida.
Fascell was the sole Democratic representative from the state of Florida (1 of 7) to not sign the 1956 Southern Manifesto.
Fascell would later go on to vote in favor of the Civil Rights Acts of 1960 and 1968, in addition to the 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, but not the Civil Rights Acts of 1957 (though he agreed to the Anderson-Aiken amendment) and 1964.
Fascell began as a supporter of the Vietnam War, but he soon spoke out against the war.
It was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968.
The visitor center in the park is named after Representative Fascell.
Similarly, a public park located in South Miami is named for him.
Fascell cosponsored the War Powers Act of 1973 and he won aid for Cuban-Americans who had settled in his district.
He served as the chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs from 1984 to 1993.
He worked to repeal the Clark Amendment, allowing the U.S. government to send aid to UNITA rebels in Angola, as a partner in the Black, Manafort, Stone and Kelly lobbying firm.
Fascell worked to champion the creation of Biscayne National Park, south of Miami.
The Dante B. Fascell North-South Center Act of 1991 established the prestigious think tank at the University of Miami.
Fascell retired from the House after his 19th term ended in 1993.
When President Bill Clinton took office he proposed to nominate Fascell as the United States Ambassador to Italy, however Fascell declined for family reasons as he had developed colorectal cancer.
On October 29, 1998, Fascell was presented with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Clinton.
He died the following month from colorectal cancer, at the age of 81.
