Hillary Clinton is an American politician, lawyer, and author who served as the First Lady of the United States from 1993 to 2001, as a U.S. Senator from New York from 2001 to 2009, and as the 67th Secretary of State from 2009 to 2013. She was the Democratic Party's nominee for President in the 2016 election, becoming the first woman to win the popular vote in a U.S. presidential election. Clinton has been a pioneering figure in American politics, advocating for healthcare reform, women's rights, and civil rights. Despite facing controversies and criticism throughout her career, she has remained a prominent and influential figure in American public life. Clinton continues to be active in various political and philanthropic endeavors.
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