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Career Before the Presidency
Career Before the Presidency
Obama's career before becoming president included work as a community organizer, lawyer, and politician.
1985–1988
Community Organizer
Obama worked as a community organizer in Chicago's South Side, focusing on affordable housing and voter registration.
1992–1996
Civil Rights Attorney
Obama worked as a civil rights attorney and later taught constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School.
1997–2004
Illinois State Senate
Obama served three terms in the Illinois State Senate, advocating for education reform and healthcare access.
2005–2008
U.S. Senate
Obama represented Illinois in the U.S. Senate, focusing on issues like nuclear nonproliferation and veterans' affairs.
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