Happy birthday! John Boehner turns 76 today

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The iconic and legendary politician turns 76 on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.
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Speaker of the House John Boehner is celebrating his 76th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician John Boehner has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 76th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Boehner, a cultural icon

Born John Andrew Boehner in Reading on November 17, 1949, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Boehner's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little John hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for John Boehner as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 76.

Happy Birthday, John, you're the best!

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