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Hillary Clinton

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The Iron Lady of American Politics
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. background - Sutterstock / Jose Gil
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Life Classification : Politician
Life Id : PL7468746889920
Verified Name : hillary-clinton
Life Type : Person Life
Birth : 1947-Oct-26
Age : 78 years
Life Editor(s) : History Editorial Network (HEN)
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Created On: 2024-10-24 | Updated On: 2025-11-14
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Columbia University Professor of Practice at School of International and Public Affairs
Co-authored State of Terror
New Chancellor Appointed at Queen's University Belfast
Co-authored Grandma's Gardens
Co-authored The Book of Gutsy Women
State Department review finds no deliberate mishandling of classified information in Clinton email use.
Published What Happened
FBI Closes Clinton Email Investigation
FBI Reopens Clinton Email Investigation
Co-authored Stronger Together
Investigation into Clinton's email servers closed without charges, says Attorney General.
FBI Director Finds Classified Emails, No Prosecution Recommended
Launched Onward Together
Democratic Debate: Classified Material Statement
Classified Information Found on Private Email Server
Historic Democratic Nominee Who Lost Presidential Election to Trump Despite Popular Vote Win
The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (Iran Nuclear Deal)
Resignation from Clinton Foundation Board.
Over $11 million from speaking engagements in fifteen months, $200,000-225,000 per speech.
Global study on progress of women and girls led by No Ceilings Project.
Clintons' Income, Taxes, and Charity Donations 2007-2014
Published Hard Choices
Clinton Foundation's Initiatives for Early Childhood and Girls' Education
The Clinton family joins foundation.
Controversy Surrounding Benghazi Attack in Libya
Historic diplomatic visit to Burma by U.S. Secretary of State.
Gay Rights are Human Rights Speech at the UN
Georgetown University Institute for Women, Peace, and Security Founding Chair Appointment.
Appointed Secretary of State
Hillary Clinton's Presidential Campaign Defeat
Senate Committee Chaired by Hillary for Four Years
Published Living History
State Dinner Celebrates White House Bicentennial
Published An Invitation to the White House
First woman senator from NY and First Lady to become U.S. senator.
Preserving America's Historic Treasures.
Published Dear Socks, Dear Buddy
Lewinsky Scandal: Hillary Clinton's Response to Marital Scrutiny
Championing Child Healthcare: Advocating for Key Legislation (1997-1999)
Won Grammy Award for It Takes a Village
White House Access Scandal: 'Filegate'
First Spouse Subpoenaed for Whitewater Testimony
Published It Takes a Village
Syndicated column shares women's stories and experiences, focusing on families.
Championed Gender Equality at World Conference on Women
First Lady's 1994 Healthcare Reform Advocacy
First Lady during Bill Clinton's Presidency
Hillary Clinton named top lawyer for second time by National Law Journal.
Hillary's Potential Governor Run Derailed by Bill's Re-election Decision
Corporate Board Role at Lafarge: 1990-1992
Arkansas Children's Hospital Legal Services Board Member, 1988-1992.
Hillary Clinton recognized as top lawyer in America by The National Law Journal.
First female Wal-Mart board member promotes eco-friendly practices, 1986-1992
Arkansas's Preschool Youth Home Instruction Program Introduced by Hillary to Support Parents
Served on the Corporate Board of TCBY
First Lady of Arkansas: Second Term
Arkansas Education Reform: Hillary Clinton Leads Standards Committee
Bill Clinton's political return in Arkansas with full support from Hillary.
Bill Clinton Loses Re-Election Bid
Birth of Chelsea Clinton.
First Lady of Arkansas: Role from 1979 to 1981
Trailblazing Woman Partner at Rose Law Firm.
Historic Milestone: First Woman Partner at Rose Law Firm
Arkansas First Lady: Hillary Clinton's Journey to the Governor's Mansion
First Female Chair of Legal Services Corporation Appointed by President Carter
Founding of Arkansas Advocates for Children by the Clintons in 1977.
Co-founder of organization supporting children's advocacy and rights.
First Female Chair of Legal Services Corporation Board 1977-1981
Hillary's work at Rose Law Firm: Patent law, pro bono child advocacy.
Wedding of a Prominent Couple: October 11, 1975 in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Clinton's Marriage Decision and Home Purchase in Fayetteville
Hillary Clinton's Role in Diversifying Legal Academia at the University of Arkansas
Role in Watergate Impeachment Inquiry 1974
Hillary's choice to move to Arkansas for Bill Clinton's career.
Trailblazer in Legal Aid and Rape Crisis: Hillary's Achievements at Arkansas University.
Hillary's Juris Doctor Degree from Yale Law School.
Postgraduate Study at Yale Child Study Center: Children and Medicine
Published First Scholarly Article
Early Career in Child Advocacy
Yale Law School Graduation: May 7, 1973
Campaigning in Texas for McGovern's presidential bid.
Hillary's internship at Treuhaft, Walker and Burnstein, Oakland, California: Child custody cases, Summer 1971.
Hillary and Bill began dating in Spring 1971.
Recruitment for U.S. Senate Campaign
Grant for Research on Migrant Workers at Washington Research Project - Summer 1970
League of Women Voters Convention in D.C.: 1970 Spotlight Speaker
Alaskan Jobs Shutdown in Response to Worker Complaints
First Female Wellesley College Commencement Speaker
Wellesley Commencement Speech Critique of Senator Edward Brooke Featured in Life Magazine
Attended the Republican National Convention
First Female President of Wellesley College Government Association
Activism at Wellesley: Student Strike and Recruitment Efforts.
Summer Internship at House Republican Conference for Wellesley Student.
Graduated from Maine South High School
Elected President of Young Republicans at Wellesley.
Wellesley College Political Science Major
Campaigning for Barry Goldwater: A Personal Experience
Brief Encounter with Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King Jr.
NASA's rejection of women astronauts prompts inquiry from determined individual.
Family Moves to Park Ridge in 1950
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