Hillary Clinton is an American politician, diplomat, and former first lady who has played a major role in U.S. politics for decades. She is a former Secretary of State and Democratic presidential candidate who lost the 2016 election to President Donald Trump. Clinton grew up in Chicago and met her husband, former President Bill Clinton at Yale University during law school. After graduation, she became a lawyer in Little Rock, Arkansas.
In 1975, Hillary married Bill, and they welcomed their daughter, Chelsea, in 1980.
Hillary Clinton was the first lady when her husband became the 42nd President of the United States, and she stood by him during his impeachment following an affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky.
In 2001, Hillary was elected as a senator from New York. Served two terms and was active on defense and foreign policy issues, particularly after 9/11. She sought the Democratic nomination for the 2008 presidential election, but lost. She later served as Secretary of State during former President Barack Obama's first term, starting in 2009. In 2016, she became the first woman to be nominated as the Democratic candidate for president, but lost to Trump.
She is the author of many best-selling books.
Hillary and Bill are grandparents to three grandchildren: Charlotte, Aidan, and Jasper. HIllary continues to be an active member of the Democratic Party.
