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