15 interesting and unknown facts about JD Vance's life

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1. Introduction

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2. Birth and Early Life

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3. Family and Childhood

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4. Service in the Marine Corps

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5. Education and Career Journey

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6. Technology and Investment

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7. Famous Book

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8. Success from the book

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9. Entry into Politics

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10. Journey to be Elected Senator

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11. Changing attitude towards Trump

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12. Young Vice Presidential Candidate

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13. Interfaith Marriage

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14. Religious Journey

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15. Views on social issues

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