Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Rahm Israel Emanuel |
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| Nick Name | Rahmbo |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Brown Hazel |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Judaism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 1994 |
Family
| Father | Benjamin M. Emanuel (Deceased, Pediatrician) | ||||
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| Mother | Martha Smulevitz (Deceased, Civil Rights Activist) | ||||
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| Spouse | Amy Merritt Rule | ||||
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Career
| Political Party | Democratic |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/rahmemanuel/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/rahmemanuel/ | |
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| https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahmemanuel/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Rahm Emanuel was born and raised in Chicago and is the middle child in his family. | |
| His father emigrated from Israel in the 1950s and was part of the Irgun, a Zionist paramilitary group. | |
| The surname 'Emanuel' was adopted by his family in honor of his uncle who was killed during the Arab revolt in Palestine. | |
| As a teenager, he studied ballet and received a scholarship to the Joffrey Ballet School but chose to attend college instead. | |
| Emanuel holds dual citizenship of America and Israel. | |
| He severely injured his finger while working at an Arby’s restaurant, leading to partial amputation. | |
| His political career began in the early 1980s and he played a significant role in various Democratic campaigns. | |
| Emanuel is known for his aggressive political style, earning him the nickname 'Rahmbo'. | |
| During the 1991 Gulf War, he volunteered with the Israel Defence Forces. | |
| He has a strong pro-choice voting record and supports LGBT rights. | |
| Emanuel's children attended the private University of Chicago Laboratory Schools. |
