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Shirley Chisholm
Shirley Chisholm, 1972.
Before entering politics, Shirley Chisholm worked in early childhood education. She served as a nursery school teacher and director for various child care centers in New York City. Chisholm also worked as an education consultant for the city's day-care division. Her expertise in early education and child welfare was recognized during this period. She later served in the New York state legislature before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1968.1