Newt Gingrich

Newton Leroy "Newt" Gingrich (born Newton Leroy McPherson; June 17, 1943) is an American politician who served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999. In 1995, Time magazine selected him as the Person of the Year for his role in leading the Republican Revolution in the House, ending 40 years of the Democratic Party being in the majority. During his tenure as Speaker, he represented the public face of the Re... more

Date of birth:

  • Jun 17, 1943 (age 66 years)

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Also known as:

  • Newton "Newt" Leroy Gingrich,
  • Newton Leroy Gingrich,
  • Newton Leroy McPherson
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Office, position, or title Governmental body (if position is part of one) District represented (if position is district-related) From To
  • Jan 4, 1995
  • Jan 3, 1999
  • 1989
  • 1995
  • Jan 3, 1979
  • Jan 3, 1999
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