Hillary Clinton

American politician and Secretary of State

Hillary Clinton - American politician and Secretary of State
Born

October 26th, 1947
78 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 67th United States Secretary of State from 2009 to 2013. Acted as a key figure in the Obama administration, overseeing significant foreign policy initiatives. Held the position of First Lady of the United States from 1993 to 2001 during Bill Clinton's presidency, advocating for healthcare reform and women's rights. Ran for President of the United States in 2016, becoming the first woman to be nominated for president by a major U.S. political party.

Served as U.S. Secretary of State

Ran for President in 2016

Advocated for healthcare reform as First Lady

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