Newt Gingrich
American politician and historian
Born
June 17th, 1943
82 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 58th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999. Played a key role in the 1994 Republican Revolution, leading the party to a House majority for the first time in 40 years. Authored the Contract with America, a legislative agenda that emphasized tax cuts, welfare reform, and a balanced budget. Contributed to the rise of conservative politics in the 1990s and later focused on historical and political commentary.
Served as Speaker of the House from 1995 to 1999
Authored the Contract with America
Influenced conservative policies in the 1990s
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