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How Ilhan Omar Became a National Political Figure
From Somali refugee camp survivor to high-profile progressive lawmaker.
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How Ilhan Omar Became a National Political Figure 
12. Childhood In Mogadishu And Flight From War 
11. Four Years In Kenyan Refugee Encampments 
10. Arrival And Resettlement In Minneapolis - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
9. Grassroots Community Organizing Roots 
8. Policy Aide In Minneapolis City Hall 
7. Historic Minnesota House Election Victory 
6. Legislative Impact At The State Capitol - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
5. The 2018 Historic Congressional Campaign 
4. Overturning The 181-Year House Headwear Ban 
3. The Formation Of The Squad 
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From fleeing the Somali civil war and surviving a Kenyan refugee camp to reshaping Congressional politics as part of The Squad, Ilhan Omar achieved one of the most unprecedented rises in modern American political history.
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