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Lucien Blackwell (Lucien Edward Blackwell) was born on 1 August, 1931 in Whitsett, Pennsylvania, U.S., is an American politician. Discover Lucien Blackwell'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 72 years old?

Popular As Lucien Edward Blackwell
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Age 72 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 1 August, 1931
Birthday 1 August
Birthplace Whitsett, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Date of death 2003
Died Place Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Nationality United States

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His wife is Jannie Blackwell

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1931

Lucien Edward Blackwell (August 1, 1931 – January 24, 2003) was an American boxer, longshoreman, and politician.

Blackwell was born in Whitsett, Fayette County, Pennsylvania on August 1, 1931.

After attending West Philadelphia High School, he took a job as a dockworker and briefly pursued a career as a boxer.

1942

A mural reading "Thank you, Mr. Blackwell", can be seen at 42nd Street and Haverford Avenue in West Philadelphia.

Blackwell's widow, Jannie Blackwell, was formerly a member of the Philadelphia City Council, also representing the Third District, and his son, Thomas, was a former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

1953

In 1953, he was drafted into the United States Army and served in the Korean War.

Blackwell was a boxing champion during his years in the Army.

After his service ended, he returned to the docks as a longshoreman.

1973

He served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1973 to 1975, Philadelphia City Council from 1975 to 1991, and the United States House of Representatives from 1991 to 1995.

In 1973, he became the president of the International Longshoremen's Association, Local 1332.

Blackwell's professional political career began with election to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives where he served from 1973 to 1975.

1975

"Lucien the Solution" was best known as a vibrant member of the Philadelphia City Council from 1975 to 1991.

While serving on the Council, Blackwell served several terms as Chairman of the Finance Committee, where he led the charge to divest pension funds from businesses doing business in South Africa.

Blackwell also sponsored the Philadelphia's first law to create opportunities for minorities and women to compete to obtain city contracts.

Blackwell was also heavily involved in legislation to create the Pennsylvania Convention Center and in passing the law that broke Philadelphia's long-standing building height limit, allowing for the construction of Philadelphia's One Liberty Place.

Blackwell was perhaps best known for his fiery oratory on the Council floor and for serving as a mentor to the former Philadelphia Mayor (and Council President) John Street.

1979

During his City Council tenure, Blackwell was an unsuccessful candidate for mayor of Philadelphia in both 1979 and 1991.

Blackwell was elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Second Congress by special election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Representative Bill Gray, and reelected to the succeeding Congress.

In Congress, Blackwell was a member of the United States House Committee on the Budget and a reliable advocate for President Bill Clinton's economic policies.

1994

Blackwell was ultimately an unsuccessful candidate for renomination to the One Hundred Fourth Congress in 1994, losing the primary to Chaka Fattah, and served as lobbyist following his tenure in Congress.

2003

On January 24, 2003, Blackwell died at the age of 71.