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Jack French Kemp (July 13, 1935 – May 2, 2009) was an American politician and a professional American football player. He served as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1971 to 1989 and was the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 1989 to 1993 under President George H. W. Bush. Kemp was the Republican nominee for Vice President in the 1996 election.

Early life and education[edit]

Kemp was born in Los Angeles, California. He attended Occidental College, where he played college football as a quarterback. After graduating, he was selected by the Detroit Lions in the 1957 NFL Draft.

Professional football career[edit]

Kemp played for several teams in the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL), including the Buffalo Bills, where he led the team to two AFL championships. He was named the AFL's Most Valuable Player in 1965.

Political career[edit]

Kemp entered politics in the late 1960s, running for Congress in 1970. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives, where he served for nine terms. Kemp was known for his advocacy of supply-side economics, which emphasized tax cuts and economic growth.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development[edit]

In 1989, Kemp was appointed as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development by President George H. W. Bush. During his tenure, he focused on initiatives to promote public housing and urban development.

1996 Vice Presidential campaign[edit]

Kemp was selected as the running mate for Bob Dole in the 1996 presidential election. Although the Dole-Kemp ticket was unsuccessful, Kemp remained an influential figure in the Republican Party.

Personal life[edit]

Kemp was married to Joanne Main, and they had four children. His son, Jeff Kemp, also played professional football in the NFL.

Death[edit]

Kemp died of cancer on May 2, 2009, in Bethesda, Maryland.

Legacy[edit]

Kemp is remembered for his contributions to both professional football and American politics. His advocacy for economic policies and urban development initiatives left a lasting impact.

References[edit]

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+{{Infobox person
-{{Infobox officeholder
 | name = Jack Kemp
-| image = Jack Kemp.jpg
+| image = <!-- Image removed -->
-| caption = Kemp in 1995
+| caption = Jack Kemp
-| office = 9th [[United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development|Secretary of Housing and Urban Development]]
-| president = [[George H. W. Bush]]
-| term_start = February 13, 1989
-| term_end = January 20, 1993
-| predecessor = [[Samuel Pierce]]
-| successor = [[Henry Cisneros]]
-| office1 = Member of the [[United States House of Representatives]] from [[New York's 31st congressional district]]
-| term_start1 = January 3, 1971
-| term_end1 = January 3, 1989
-| predecessor1 = [[Richard D. McCarthy]]
-| successor1 = [[Bill Paxon]]
-| birth_name = Jack French Kemp
 | birth_date = {{Birth date|1935|7|13}}
-| birth_place = [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], U.S.
+| birth_place = Los Angeles, California, U.S.
 | death_date = {{Death date and age|2009|5|2|1935|7|13}}
-| death_place = [[Bethesda, Maryland]], U.S.
+| death_place = Bethesda, Maryland, U.S.
-| party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
+| occupation = Politician, American football player
-| spouse = [[Joanne Main]]
+| spouse = Joanne Main
-| children = 4, including [[Jeff Kemp|Jeff]] and [[Jimmy Kemp|Jimmy]]
+| children = 4, including [[Jeff Kemp]]
-| education = [[Occidental College]] (BA)
-| signature = Jack Kemp Signature.svg
-| serviceyears = 1958–1962
-| rank = {{ubl|[[Captain (United States)|Captain]]|[[United States Army Reserve|USAR]]}}
 }}
-'''Jack French Kemp''' (July 13, 1935 – May 2, 2009) was an American politician and professional [[American football]] player. A member of the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]], he served as the [[United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development]] from 1989 to 1993 under President [[George H. W. Bush]]. Kemp was also a [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. Representative]] from [[New York's 31st congressional district]] from 1971 to 1989. Before entering politics, he was a professional football player in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) and the [[American Football League]] (AFL).
+'''Jack French Kemp''' (July 13, 1935 – May 2, 2009) was an American politician and a professional [[American football]] player. He served as a [[U.S. Representative]] from [[New York (state)|New York]] from 1971 to 1989 and was the [[United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development|Secretary of Housing and Urban Development]] from 1989 to 1993 under President [[George H. W. Bush]]. Kemp was the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] nominee for [[Vice President of the United States|Vice President]] in the 1996 election.
 == Early life and education ==
-Kemp was born in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]], to Frances and Paul Kemp. He attended [[Occidental College]] in [[Los Angeles]], where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in physical education. Kemp was also a member of the [[Alpha Tau Omega]] fraternity.
+Kemp was born in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]]. He attended [[Occidental College]], where he played [[college football]] as a quarterback. After graduating, he was selected by the [[Detroit Lions]] in the 1957 [[NFL Draft]].
 == Professional football career ==
-Kemp's professional football career began when he was drafted by the [[Detroit Lions]] in 1957. He later played for the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], [[San Francisco 49ers]], and the [[San Diego Chargers]] before joining the [[Buffalo Bills]] in the AFL. Kemp was a seven-time AFL All-Star and led the Bills to two AFL championships in 1964 and 1965. He was named the AFL's Most Valuable Player in 1965.
+Kemp played for several teams in the [[National Football League]] (NFL) and the [[American Football League]] (AFL), including the [[Buffalo Bills]], where he led the team to two AFL championships. He was named the AFL's Most Valuable Player in 1965.
 == Political career ==
-=== U.S. House of Representatives ===
+Kemp entered politics in the late 1960s, running for Congress in 1970. He was elected to the [[United States House of Representatives]], where he served for nine terms. Kemp was known for his advocacy of [[supply-side economics]], which emphasized tax cuts and economic growth.
-Kemp was elected to the [[United States House of Representatives]] in 1970, representing [[New York's 31st congressional district]]. He served nine terms in the House, where he was known for his advocacy of [[supply-side economics]] and his role in the passage of the [[Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981]].
 === Secretary of Housing and Urban Development ===
-In 1989, President [[George H. W. Bush]] appointed Kemp as the [[United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development]]. During his tenure, Kemp focused on promoting public housing reforms and urban development initiatives.
+In 1989, Kemp was appointed as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development by President George H. W. Bush. During his tenure, he focused on initiatives to promote public housing and urban development.
-=== Vice Presidential candidacy ===
+=== 1996 Vice Presidential campaign ===
-In 1996, Kemp was the Republican nominee for [[Vice President of the United States]], running alongside [[Bob Dole]]. The Dole-Kemp ticket was defeated by the incumbent President [[Bill Clinton]] and Vice President [[Al Gore]].
+Kemp was selected as the running mate for [[Bob Dole]] in the 1996 presidential election. Although the Dole-Kemp ticket was unsuccessful, Kemp remained an influential figure in the Republican Party.
 == Personal life ==
-Kemp married Joanne Main in 1958, and they had four children: Jeff, Jennifer, Judith, and Jimmy. His son Jeff Kemp also played professional football in the NFL.
+Kemp was married to Joanne Main, and they had four children. His son, [[Jeff Kemp]], also played professional football in the NFL.
 == Death ==
 Kemp died of cancer on May 2, 2009, in [[Bethesda, Maryland]].
-== Related pages ==
+== Legacy ==
-* [[United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development]]
+Kemp is remembered for his contributions to both professional football and American politics. His advocacy for economic policies and urban development initiatives left a lasting impact.
-* [[George H. W. Bush]]
-* [[Buffalo Bills]]
+== See also ==
-* [[Supply-side economics]]
+* [[List of American football players who became politicians]]
-* [[Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981]]
+* [[History of the Buffalo Bills]]
-* [[Bob Dole]]
+== References ==
+{{Reflist}}
+== External links ==
+* [https://www.nfl.com/players/jack-kemp/ NFL profile]
+* [https://www.congress.gov/member/jack-kemp/K000098 Congressional biography]
-{{Republican Party (United States)}}
+{{DEFAULTSORT:Kemp, Jack}}
-{{United States Secretaries of Housing and Urban Development}}
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 [[Category:Buffalo Bills players]]
 [[Category:United States Secretaries of Housing and Urban Development]]
-[[Category:Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives from New York (state)]]
+[[Category:Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives]]
+[[Category:Politicians from Los Angeles]]
 [[Category:Occidental College alumni]]
 [[Category:Deaths from cancer in Maryland]]
+<gallery>
+File:Jack Kemp official portrait.jpg|Jack Kemp official portrait
+File:Jack Kemp 1961 (cropped).jpg|Jack Kemp 1961
+File:Jack Kemp-Congressional Portrait Collection.jpg|Jack Kemp Congressional Portrait Collection
+File:C13539-3a.jpg|Jack Kemp with President Reagan
+File:Jack Kemp, Joanne, Judith.jpg|Jack Kemp, Joanne, Judith
+File:Kemp USS Buffalo .jpg|Kemp USS Buffalo
+File:19871003 Jack Kemp Rally.jpg|1987 Jack Kemp Rally
+File:Jack Kemp as HUD secretary.jpg|Jack Kemp as HUD secretary
+File:Dole Kemp Time Magazine cover.jpg|Dole Kemp Time Magazine cover
+File:Turner Kemp English Myrick.jpg|Turner Kemp English Myrick
+</gallery>