Hillary Diane Rodham was born on October 26, 1947 in Chicago. She was raised in a Methodist family with her two younger brothers. As a child, Hillary was involved in Church activities, and was a Brownie and Girl Scout. In 1965, Hillary attended Wellesley College. She became active in politics and while at college, joined the Democrat Party. In 1969, Hillary entered Yale Law School. At Yale, Hillary worked on children's issues and provided legal advice to the under-privilege. Bill and Hillary were married on Oct 11, 1975 in Arkansas. Chelsea, their only child, was born on February 27, 1980.
Hillary chaired the Arkansas Educational Standards Committee (1) and Rural Health Advisory Committees, introduced the Arkansas' Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youth (2), co-founded the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families and served on the boards of the Arkansas Children's Hospital Legal Services and the Children's Defense Fund (3).
1993-2000, First Lady of the United States: She was the first First Lady to hold a post-graduate degree and to have her own professional career. (4)
for more biography, visit http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/firstladies/hc42.html
2001-present, United States Senator:
She is the first First Lady to hold an elected office.
for more on her work and issues, visit http://www.clinton.senate.gov
