Kay Bailey Hutchison

U.S. Senator and Ambassador

Kay Bailey Hutchison - U.S. Senator and Ambassador
Born

July 22nd, 1943
82 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as a United States Senator from Texas from 1993 to 2013. First woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Texas. Held the position of U.S. Ambassador to NATO from 2017 to 2019. Contributed to significant legislation on transportation and women’s health initiatives during Senate tenure.

First female U.S. Senator from Texas

Ambassador to NATO

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