How old is Hillary Clinton?

Hillary Clinton is a prominent American politician, social activist, and author, widely recognized for her long-standing influence in U.S. politics. She served as the 67th United States Secretary of State, a U.S. Senator, and the First Lady of the United States. Clinton was the Democratic Party nominee for the 2016 U.S. presidential election, ultimately losing to Donald Trump. 

She met her future husband, Bill Clinton — the 42nd President of the United States — when she was 28, and they married in October 1975. In February 1980, the couple welcomed their only child, Chelsea Clinton. Hillary’s political career began in earnest when she was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2000, winning re-election in 2006. In late 2008, after Barrack Obama became President, she was nominated for Secretary of State and confirmed by the Senate in January 2009 with a vote of 94‑2.

Hillary Clinton is highly active in social causes, particularly in education and children’s law. She is the author of several books, including a 562-page autobiography, and is a devoted Methodist. Throughout her career, she has maintained a dynamic public presence, balancing political work, activism, and family life while advocating for social progress.

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