Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton, a prominent American politician, was born on October 26, 1947. She is currently a presidential candidate, vying for the Democratic nomination in the 2016 election. Prior to her presidential aspirations, Clinton served as the 67th United States Secretary of State from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, she was a United States Senator from New York from 2001 to 2009.
Clinton's impressive political career began with her marriage to the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton, in 1975. She became the First Lady of the United States during his tenure from 1993 to 2001. Before entering politics, Clinton graduated from Wellesley College in 1969, where she made history as the first student commencement speaker. She then earned a J.D. from Yale Law School in 1973.
Following her graduation, Clinton worked as a congressional legal counsel before relocating to Arkansas, where she co-founded Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families in 1977. She went on to become the first female chair of the Legal Services Corporation in 1978 and the first female partner at Rose Law Firm in 1979. While serving as the First Lady of Arkansas from 1979 to 1981, and 1983 to 1992, Clinton led a task force that reformed the state's public school system. She also served on the board of directors of prominent corporations, including Wal-Mart.
Clinton's extensive experience in politics, coupled with her impressive educational background and professional achievements, have solidified her position as a respected and influential figure in American politics.
