What was Sherman's profession before entering politics?
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Sherman was a lawyer before entering politics. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1836. He practiced law in Ohio for several years before being elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in 1848. He served in the House for two terms and then was elected to the United States Senate in 1855.
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