Mark Kirk

American politician and naval officer

Mark Kirk - American politician and naval officer
Born

September 15th, 1959
65 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as a U.S. Congressman from Illinois from 2001 to 2010 and later as a U.S. Senator from 2010 to 2017. Held the position of Lieutenant Commander in the United States Naval Reserve. Worked on various issues including national security and education reform during congressional tenure. In 2012, became the first sitting U.S. Senator to be diagnosed with a stroke, impacting subsequent political activities.

Served as U.S. Senator from Illinois (2010-2017)

Served as U.S. Congressman (2001-2010)

Held the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the Naval Reserve

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