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Bernard is born in NYC, to Eli, a Polish-Jewish immigrant, and Dorothy, a Russian-Jewish New Yorker.

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Bernie also has an older brother, Larry

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Bernie attends P.S. 197 elementary school in Brooklyn; is on a championship-winning basketball team.

Bernie graduates from James Madison High School in Brooklyn, where he captained the track team.

Bernie attends Brooklyn College.

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At 18, Bernie feels stifled by Brooklyn College life, prefers reading books not set by his classes.

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Bernie transfers to the University of Chicago.

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Bernie becomes active in the Young People’s Socialist League and the South Side Socialist Party.

Leads the UC Congress for Racial Equality in protesting university's off-campus housing segregation.

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At 21, Bernie writes controversial sexual freedom manifesto for UC student newspaper, The Maroon.

Joins the "March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom" w/Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.

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He graduates from the University of Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.

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1964 Bernie spends 6 months on an Israeli kibbutz.

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Bernie moves to Vermont w/college sweetheart Deborah Shiling. They marry. He works as a carpenter.

He works as a carpenter. He also makes documentary films.

Bernie and Deborah divorce after about 18 months of marriage.

Bernie becomes a father when his girlfriend, Susan Campbell Mott, gives birth to son Levi Noah.

Begins political career by joining the Liberty Union Party, a VT-based anti-war socialist party.

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At 30, Bernie writes controversial sexuality & gender essay for alt. newspaper The Vermont Freeman.

Runs on a Liberty Union ticket during the U.S. Senate special election in VT, coming last with 2.2%.

He runs for Vermont's governorship as the Liberty Union candidate, coming last w/1.1% of the vote.

Tries getting elected for VT's Senate seat on a Liberty Union ticket again; finishes last w/4.1%.

Runs again for Vermont's governorship on a Liberty Union ticket; comes third with 6.1% of the vote.

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Bernie resigns from Liberty Union Party, co-founds historical documentary film company aimed at elementary schools.

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1979 Bernie completes documentary of American socialist leader Eugene Debs.

Running as an Independent, is elected mayor of Vermont's largest city, Burlington. Wins 50.1%.

He wins another term as Burlington's mayor, receiving 52.1% of the vote.

He founds Burlington Community Land Trust, a non-profit that supports affordable low-income housing.

He wins his third term as Burlington's mayor, receiving 56.1% of the vote.

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In a 3rd attempt to become VT's governor, Bernie runs as an Independent. He comes in 3rd with 14.4%.

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He is elected for his fourth term as Burlington's mayor, winning 55.9% of the vote.

Bernie marries Jane O'Meara and becomes stepfather to three children from her previous marriage.

Bernie runs as an Independent for VT's at-large district U.S. Representative, coming 2nd with 37.5%.

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Wins in his 2nd attempt at becoming Representative for VT's at-large district, with 56% of the vote.

With 5 Democratic U.S. Representatives, he co-founds left-leaning Congressional Progressive Caucus.

Through Sanders' legislation, the U.S. Congress establishes the National Program of Cancer Registries.

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Re-elected for his 2nd term as Representative of VT's at-large district, with 57.8% of the vote.

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Re-elected for his 3rd term as Representative of VT's at-large district, with 49.8% of the vote.

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Re-elected for his 4th term as Representative of VT's at-large district, with 55.2% of the vote.

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Re-elected for his 5th term as Representative of VT's at-large district, with 63.4% of the vote.

Leads a group of U.S. seniors to Canada to publicize how prescription drugs are cheaper there.

Sanders legislates against IBM's pension cuts plan. IBM pays $320M to workers.

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Re-elected for his 6th term as Representative of VT's at-large district, with 69.2% of the vote.

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Re-elected for his 7th term as Representative of VT's at-large district, with 64.2% of the vote.

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Re-elected for his 8th term as Representative of VT's at-large district, with 67.4% of the vote.

Bernie is elected as a U.S. Senator for Vermont, winning 65.4% as an Independent candidate.

Senate approves Sanders' proposed audit of the Federal Reserve's record during '08 financial crisis.

He delivers 9hr+ filibuster against continuing George W. Bush-era tax cuts for wealthier Americans.

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Bernie is re-elected for a second term as a U.S. Senator for Vermont, winning 71% of the vote.

Sanders is named chairman of the U.S. Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee.

Bernie leads in stopping "chained-CPI" change to calculation of benefit cost-of-living increases.

Senate passes bill overhauling Veterans' Affairs sponsored by Sanders & Republican John McCain.

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Sanders is appointed ranking minority member of the Senate Budget Committee by Democratic caucus.

Bernie formally announces that he is seeking the Democratic nomination for U.S. president.

The Sanders campaign releases its first advertisement.

The DNC suspends Bernie's access to voter data; Bernie files suit and settles with the DNC.

Quinnipiac releases a poll showing Sanders leading in Iowa by 49%-44% two weeks ahead of caucus.

Sanders loses Iowa caucus (49.9%-49.6%) but wins 21 of the available 44 delegates.

Bernie wins the New Hampshire Democratic primary by 22.4% (60.4%-38%) and wins 15 of 24 delegates.

Sanders falls behind with losses in NV and SC in the last 8 days: wins 29 delegates to Clinton's 59.

Super Tues. disappoints for Sanders: he wins 5 of 11 states while Clinton wins 511 of 859 delegates.

Bernie falls further behind Clinton after being swept in FL, IL, MO, NC and OH.

Bernie's campaign revived after wins in 7 of last 8 primaries (ID, UT, AK, HI, WA, WI and WY).

After losing momenturm, Bernie steps to the side and announces intent to vote for Clinton.

Sanders officially endorses Clinton at a unity rally in New Hampsire.

20,000 leaked emails from top DNC officials reveal negative remarks against Sanders campaign.

1940s

Bernard is born in NYC, to Eli, a Polish-Jewish immigrant, and Dorothy, a Russian-Jewish New Yorker.

Bernie also has an older brother, Larry

Bernie attends P.S. 197 elementary school in Brooklyn; is on a championship-winning basketball team.

1950s

Bernie graduates from James Madison High School in Brooklyn, where he captained the track team.

Bernie attends Brooklyn College.

At 18, Bernie feels stifled by Brooklyn College life, prefers reading books not set by his classes.

1960s

Bernie transfers to the University of Chicago.

Bernie becomes active in the Young People’s Socialist League and the South Side Socialist Party.

Leads the UC Congress for Racial Equality in protesting university's off-campus housing segregation.

At 21, Bernie writes controversial sexual freedom manifesto for UC student newspaper, The Maroon.

Joins the "March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom" w/Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.

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He graduates from the University of Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.

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1964 Bernie spends 6 months on an Israeli kibbutz.

Bernie moves to Vermont w/college sweetheart Deborah Shiling. They marry. He works as a carpenter.

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He works as a carpenter. He also makes documentary films.

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Bernie and Deborah divorce after about 18 months of marriage.

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Bernie becomes a father when his girlfriend, Susan Campbell Mott, gives birth to son Levi Noah.

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1970s

Begins political career by joining the Liberty Union Party, a VT-based anti-war socialist party.

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At 30, Bernie writes controversial sexuality & gender essay for alt. newspaper The Vermont Freeman.

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Runs on a Liberty Union ticket during the U.S. Senate special election in VT, coming last with 2.2%.

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He runs for Vermont's governorship as the Liberty Union candidate, coming last w/1.1% of the vote.

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Tries getting elected for VT's Senate seat on a Liberty Union ticket again; finishes last w/4.1%.

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Runs again for Vermont's governorship on a Liberty Union ticket; comes third with 6.1% of the vote.

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Bernie resigns from Liberty Union Party, co-founds historical documentary film company aimed at elementary schools.

1979 Bernie completes documentary of American socialist leader Eugene Debs.

1980s

Running as an Independent, is elected mayor of Vermont's largest city, Burlington. Wins 50.1%.

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He wins another term as Burlington's mayor, receiving 52.1% of the vote.

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He founds Burlington Community Land Trust, a non-profit that supports affordable low-income housing.

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He wins his third term as Burlington's mayor, receiving 56.1% of the vote.

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In a 3rd attempt to become VT's governor, Bernie runs as an Independent. He comes in 3rd with 14.4%.

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He is elected for his fourth term as Burlington's mayor, winning 55.9% of the vote.

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Bernie marries Jane O'Meara and becomes stepfather to three children from her previous marriage.

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Bernie runs as an Independent for VT's at-large district U.S. Representative, coming 2nd with 37.5%.

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1990s

Wins in his 2nd attempt at becoming Representative for VT's at-large district, with 56% of the vote.

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With 5 Democratic U.S. Representatives, he co-founds left-leaning Congressional Progressive Caucus.

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Through Sanders' legislation, the U.S. Congress establishes the National Program of Cancer Registries.

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Re-elected for his 2nd term as Representative of VT's at-large district, with 57.8% of the vote.

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Re-elected for his 3rd term as Representative of VT's at-large district, with 49.8% of the vote.

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Re-elected for his 4th term as Representative of VT's at-large district, with 55.2% of the vote.

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Re-elected for his 5th term as Representative of VT's at-large district, with 63.4% of the vote.

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Leads a group of U.S. seniors to Canada to publicize how prescription drugs are cheaper there.

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Sanders legislates against IBM's pension cuts plan. IBM pays $320M to workers.

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2000s

Re-elected for his 6th term as Representative of VT's at-large district, with 69.2% of the vote.

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Re-elected for his 7th term as Representative of VT's at-large district, with 64.2% of the vote.

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Re-elected for his 8th term as Representative of VT's at-large district, with 67.4% of the vote.

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Bernie is elected as a U.S. Senator for Vermont, winning 65.4% as an Independent candidate.

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2010s

Senate approves Sanders' proposed audit of the Federal Reserve's record during '08 financial crisis.

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He delivers 9hr+ filibuster against continuing George W. Bush-era tax cuts for wealthier Americans.

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Bernie is re-elected for a second term as a U.S. Senator for Vermont, winning 71% of the vote.

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Sanders is named chairman of the U.S. Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee.

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Bernie leads in stopping "chained-CPI" change to calculation of benefit cost-of-living increases.

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Senate passes bill overhauling Veterans' Affairs sponsored by Sanders & Republican John McCain.

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Sanders is appointed ranking minority member of the Senate Budget Committee by Democratic caucus.

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Bernie formally announces that he is seeking the Democratic nomination for U.S. president.

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