Hillary Rodham Clinton
- Born:
- October 26, 1947, Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Politician, Lawyer, Author, Professor
Early Life and Education
- Grew up in Park Ridge, Illinois.
- Graduated from Wellesley College in 1969 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science.
- Received a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Yale Law School in 1973.
Career and Major Achievements
- Staff attorney for the Children's Defense Fund.
- Professor at the University of Arkansas School of Law.
- First Lady of Arkansas (1979-1981, 1983-1992).
- First Lady of the United States (1993-2001).
- United States Senator from New York (2001-2009).
- United States Secretary of State (2009-2013).
- Democratic Party nominee for President of the United States in 2016.
Notable Works
- It Takes a Village: And Other Lessons Children Teach Us (1996)
- Living History (2003)
- Hard Choices (2014)
- What Happened (2017)
Legacy and Impact
Hillary Rodham Clinton has been a significant figure in American politics for decades, serving as First Lady, Senator, and Secretary of State. Her career has been marked by both achievements and controversies, including the controversy surrounding the Benghazi attack and the matter regarding what has been dubbed the 'hillary clinton email scandal'. Her work has influenced policy on healthcare, children's issues, and foreign affairs, and she remains a prominent voice in political discourse.