Newt Gingrich

Date of Birth: June 17, 1943

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

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Biography

Newton Leroy “Newt” Gingrich is an American politician, author, and political consultant who served as the 50th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999. He was born on June 17, 1943, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Gingrich was a key figure in the Republican Party during the 1990s and played a pivotal role in the “Republican Revolution,” which led to the GOP gaining control of the House for the first time in 40 years. Gingrich attended Emory University, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in history, and later completed a Ph.D. in European history at Tulane University. He taught history at West Georgia College before embarking on a political career. Gingrich was elected to Congress in 1978 and served until his resignation in 1999 following ethical controversies. Apart from his political career, Gingrich has authored numerous books on politics, history, and science fiction. He also made several attempts to run for the presidency, the most notable being his 2012 campaign for the Republican nomination. Gingrich is married to Callista Bisek, his third wife, and they both converted to Catholicism in 2009.

5 Interesting Facts about Newt Gingrich

1. Newt Gingrich was instrumental in drafting the “Contract with America,” which outlined the Republican Party’s legislative agenda in the 1994 midterm elections.

2. He was a key figure in the impeachment of President Bill Clinton in 1998.

3. Gingrich has written more than 30 books, including historical fiction and non-fiction.

4. He was a co-host of the political podcast “Newt’s World.”

5. Gingrich has a keen interest in space exploration and has advocated for a permanent American presence on the Moon.