John Conyers, Jr.
| John J. Conyers | |
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| 44th Dean of the United States House of Representatives | |
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Assumed office January 3, 2015 |
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| Preceded by | John Dingell |
| Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee | |
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In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011 |
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| Preceded by | Jim Sensenbrenner |
| Succeeded by | Lamar S. Smith |
| Chairman of the House Oversight Committee | |
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In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 1995 |
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| Preceded by | Jack Brooks |
| Succeeded by | William F. Clinger Jr. |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan |
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Assumed office January 3, 1965 |
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| Preceded by | Lucien N. Nedzi |
| Constituency |
1st district (1965–1993) 14th district (1993–2013) 13th district (2013–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
John James Conyers Jr. May 16, 1929 Highland Park, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Monica Esters (1990–present) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Wayne State University (BA, LLB) |
| Website | Official House website |
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| Allegiance |
 United States
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| Service/branch |
 United States Army
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| Years of service | 1948–1950 1950–1957 |
| Unit | Army National Guard |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
John James Conyers Jr. (born May 16, 1929) is the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 13th congressional district. He has been a member of Congress since 1965 and is currently its longest-serving current member, making him the Dean of the House of Representatives. The district includes the western half of Detroit, as well as River Rouge, Ecorse, Redford Township, Dearborn Heights, Highland Park, Westland, Garden City, Inkster, Wayne, and Romulus. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
After graduating from Northwestern High School in Detroit, Conyers served in the Michigan National Guard 1948–50; U.S. Army 1950–54; and the U.S. Army Reserves 1954–57. Conyers served for a year in Korea as an officer in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and was awarded combat and merit citations. Conyers grew up in Detroit, and received both his B.A. and his bachelor of law degree from Wayne State University.
Conyers was present in Selma, Alabama, on October 7, 1963, for the civil rights movement voter registration drive known as Freedom Day. He served as an assistant to U.S. Congressman John Dingell, Jr., prior to his election to Congress.
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