Politicians
Tulsi Gabbard
Tulsi Gabbard is an American politician, and the first Hindu and Samoan-American ever elected to Congress.
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About
Tulsi Gabbard is an American politician, serving as the U.S. Representative for Hawaii's 2nd congressional district since 2013. She is a former major in the Hawaii Army National Guard, and is the first American Samoan and first Hindu member of Congress. Gabbard is well-known for her foreign policy stances, focusing heavily on anti-interventionism.
Timeline of Tulsi Gabbard's Life
1981
Tulsi Gabbard is Born
On April 12, 1981, Tulsi Gabbard was born in Leloaloa, American Samoa.
2002
Elected to Hawaii House of Representatives
At age 21, Tulsi became the youngest woman ever elected to a U.S. state legislature.
2004
Volunteers for Deployment in Iraq
Gabbard volunteered for a 12-month tour in Iraq with her National Guard unit, becoming the first state official to voluntarily step down from public office for a tour of duty in the Middle East.
2010
Elected to Honolulu City Council
Gabbard was elected to the Honolulu City Council, representing Downtown Honolulu and the areas immediately surrounding it.
2012
Wins U.S. House Seat
Gabbard was elected to the United States House of Representatives, serving Hawaii's 2nd district.
2016
Resigns from DNC
Tulsi Gabbard resigned as Vice-Chairwoman of the Democratic National Committee in order to endorse Senator Bernie Sanders for the Democratic presidential nomination.
2020
Presidential Campaign
Gabbard launched a campaign for the 2020 Democratic nomination for president. She dropped out in March and endorsed Joe Biden.
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Tulsi Gabbard is an American Politician who was born on April 12, 1981 and is currently 42 years old. She is best known for being the first Hindu member of the United States Congress, as well as for her successful career in the military.