 AKA Charles Coles Diggs, Jr.
Born:2-Dec-1922
Birthplace:Detroit, MI
Died:24-Aug-1998
Location of death:Washington, DC
Cause of death:Stroke
Remains: Buried, Detroit Memorial Park, Warren, MI
Gender: Male
Religion:Baptist
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Politician
Party Affiliation: Democratic Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Congressman from Michigan, 1955-80 Military service: US Army (1943-45) Father: Charles Diggs, Sr.
Wife:Anna Diggs Taylor (m. 1960, div. 1971)
Wife: Darlene Expose Diggs
Son: Charles C. Diggs III
Daughter: Denise Diggs Taylor
Daughter: Alexis Diggs Robinson
Son: Douglass Diggs
Daughter: Carla Diggs Mathis
Daughter: Cindy Carter Diggs
High School:Miller High School, Detroit, MI (1940)
University:University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (1940-42)
University:Fisk University, Nashville, TN (1942)
University: Wayne College of Mortuary Science, Detroit, MI (1946)
Law School:Detroit College of Law (1950)
University:BA Political Science, Howard University (1983)
US Congressman, Michigan (1955-80, resigned)
Michigan State Senate 3rd (1951-54)
American Legion
Benevolent & Protective Order of the Elks
Freemasonry
Mail Fraud 11 counts, convicted (7-Oct-1978)
Censured 31-Jul-1979
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