John David Dingell, Jr.

John David Dingell Jr. is the son of John Dingell Sr. who recommended Clifford Worthy as a candidate for West Point. John Dingell Jr. began his congressional career representing Michigan's 16th district by succeeding his father, John Dingell Sr. Then, John Dingell Jr. became the longest-serving U.S. Congressperson, representing Michigan for over 59 years. Dingell's wife Debbie Dingell, succeeded her husband in the 114th Congress. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2014.

John David Dingell Jr. is the son of John Dingell Sr. who recommended Clifford Worthy as a candidate for West Point. John Dingell Jr. began his congressional career representing Michigan's 16th district by succeeding his father, John Dingell Sr. Then, John Dingell Jr. became the longest-serving U.S. Congressperson, representing Michigan for over 59 years. Dingell's wife Debbie Dingell, succeeded her husband in the 114th Congress. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2014. See less