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Hillary Diane Rodham Born
Hillary Diane Rodham was born in Chicago, Illinois and grew up in Park Ridge, Illinois. Hillary Rodham was the eldest daughter of Hugh Rodham, a prosperous fabric store owner, and Dorothy Emma Howell Rodham. -
Hillary Campaigns for Goldwater
Hillary grew up in a fairly conservative home and joined Young Republican groups. Additionally, she was a member of her youth group where she learned the importance of Social Justice. -
Hillary graduates from Wellesly College
Hillary attended Wellesly College beginning in 1965 where she majored in Political Science. She was active in political groups and partook in an internship in Washington. She became active in the Civil Rights movement and left the Republican Party after attending the Republican National Convention in 1968. When she graduated, she was the first student in the college's history to deliver the commencement speech. -
Hillary Graduates from Yale Law School
After Wellesly, Hilary attended Yale Law School. While in Law School she met her future husband Bill Clinton. Hillary campaigned for the rights of children and migrant workers while in Law School. She partook in the Yale Child Study Center. -
Hillary marries Bill
Hillary followed her heart and mvoed to Arkansas to be with Bill, where they eventually married. She taught at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville Law School and supported Bill in his political endeavors. -
Chelsea Victoria Clinton is born
Hillary and Bill have their first and only daughter, Chelsea Victoria Clinton. From 1982 to 1992 Hillary supported her husband Bill, governor of Arkansas. While First Lady of Arkansas, she continued to practice law and worked tirelessly on behalf of children and families. In recognition of her professional and personal accomplishments, she was named Arkansas Woman of the Year in 1984. -
First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton
During Bill Clinton's 1992 presidential campaign, Hillary emerged as a dynamic and valued partner of her husband. While First Lady Hillary she was part of the innermost circle vetting appointments to the new administration. She continued to work tirelessly for children promoting adoption and renovating foster care. -
Hillary Takes Office
Hillary became the first First Lady to be a candiadate, and win, elected office. She became a Senator for the State of New York.
