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The last job I applied for was to be a bus driver for the Chicago Transit Authority in 1957.
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| Birth: | 15th August, 1935 |
| Nationality: | African, American |
| Profession: | Activist, Lawyer |
Vernon Eulion Jordan, Jr. is an African-American lawyer, business executive and civil rights activist in the United States. A leading figure in the civil rights movement, he was chosen by President Bill Clinton as a close adviser. Jordan has become known as an influential figure in American politics.
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