Hillary Clinton
First Female U.S. Presidential Candidate Nominated by a Major Party
There were many “firsts” set by Hillary Rodham Clinton. She was the first female Senator from New York. The First Lady of the White House.
The first woman nominated for president of the United States for a major party and was the first woman
to participate in a presidential debate. The list goes on; her resume of service, deep.
Clinton played a leading role in the creation of the State Children's Health
Insurance Program, the Adoption and Safe Families Act, and the Foster Care
Independence Act. Clinton championed Gender Equality as a
diplomat, lawyer, writer, and public speaker. In her speech at the United
Nations Fourth World Conference, she famously stated “women’s rights are huma
rights.” Her life of service has been constant and impactful.