He developed what The New York Times would label his irrepressible energy and joking self - mockery during this period .
Rangel participated in the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches , marching for four days even though he had planned only a brief appearance .
Rangel developed what The New York Times would label Rangel 's irrepressible energy and joking self - mockery during this period .
Rangel participated in the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches , marching for four days even though he had planned only a brief appearance .