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Born on July 21, 1940 in Sumter, South Carolina, United States, Jim Clyburn is a politician, teacher and employment counsellor. That puts Jim Clyburn at 86 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes South Carolina State University. Listed accolades include Presidential Medal of Freedom (2024).
My Take
Jim Clyburn earns my respect as a model of patient, rooted public service. Born in Sumter, South Carolina in 1940, he was a teacher before politics, and that instinct to develop people seems to have stayed with him throughout. First elected in 1992 and serving his 17th term, he has anchored his district for over three decades, culminating in the 2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom. I am drawn to the long game he plays: not chasing headlines but building durable influence and loyalty. In an era of churn, his steadiness and deep commitment to one community feel increasingly rare and worth honoring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jim Clyburn
- Name (Japanese)
- ジム・クライバーン
- Reading
- じむ・くらいばーん
- Born
- July 21, 1940 (age 86)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dragon
- Origin
- Sumter, South Carolina, United States
- Occupation
- politician / teacher / employment counsellor / chief executive officer
2. Background
- University
- South Carolina State University
Awards & achievements
- 2024 Presidential Medal of Freedom
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://clyburn.house.gov
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/repjamesclyburn/
- Xhttps://x.com/WhipClyburn
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim%20Clyburn
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1289889
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jim Clyburn born?
Born July 21, 1940 (age 86).
Where is Jim Clyburn from?
Jim Clyburn is from Sumter, South Carolina, United States.
What does Jim Clyburn do?
Jim Clyburn works as politician, teacher, employment counsellor, chief executive officer.
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