Vito Marcantonio, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Vito Marcantonio

American politician

Date of Birth: 10-Dec-1902

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 09-Aug-1954

Profession: lawyer, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Vito Anthony Marcantonio (December 10, 1902 – August 9, 1954) was an Italian-American lawyer and leftist politician who served East Harlem for seven terms in the United States House of Representatives.
Originally a pro-New Deal liberal member of the Republican Party as a supporter of Fiorello LaGuardia, he switched to the American Labor Party, believing that neither major party supported the interests of the working class.
Later in his life, Marcantonio became more left-wing and was nationally known for his support from Communists during the 1940s. Marcantonio represented the neighborhood of East Harlem in New York City, which was home to many ethnic Italians and Puerto Ricans.
He spoke Spanish, Italian, and English.