READY FOR HILLARY

1947 was a year of firsts. Jackie Robinson became the first African-American to play U.S. major league Baseball, William Dawson was the first African-American to head a congressional committee and the first broadcast of a U.S. soap opera was televised and titled, “A Woman to Remember.” Ranking high amongst these important events, Hillary Clinton, the woman the world would soon never forget, was born. 1947 was a year of firsts, but Clinton is hopeful that 2016 will be the year of the first female president.

Hillary Dianne Rodham, born October 26, 1947, was raised in a suburban area 15 miles northwest of Downtown Chicago. Her father, Eugene Rodham, owned a successful fabric store.

As a young woman, Rodham was immensely involved in politics. At 17, the young republican campaigned for presidential nominee Barry Goldwater. During undergraduate study at Wellesley College, Rodham maintained an active role in politics.

While visiting Chicago, she heard a speech given by Dr. Martin Luther King. A speech which inspired her to work in the public service industry. In 1968, Rodham changed her political affiliation from republican to democratic. Before graduating in 1969, Hillary was elected senior class president.

During the 70’s,  Hillary graduated from Yale Law School with honors, became a member of U.S. Senator Walter Mondale’s subcommittee of migrant workers, worked with democratic presidential nominee George McGovern, and was also a member of an impeachment advising staff regarding the Watergate scandal.

Rodham married future President of the United States, Bill Clinton in 1975. Chelsea Victoria Clinton, daughter of Bill and Hillary Clinton, was born in 1980.

Hillary Clinton is a pioneer for not only future first ladies, but for women in general. She is the first wife of a president to try to obtain a national office seat and the first wife of a president to win a national office seat. Clinton obtained the U.S. Senate seat, held by Daniel Patrick, by beating republican candidate Rick Lazio 55 percent to 43 percent. She easily won re-election in 2006 and announced plans of running for president in 2007. After conceding her nomination during the democratic primaries in 2008, President Barack Obama nominated Clinton as Secretary of State in 2009.

As the 67^th United States Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton used her authority to make both women and human rights a main focus among U.S. agendas. She is listed as the most traveled Secretary of State in American History.

While she is a natural born citizen, above the age of 35, and has lived in the United States for a consecutive period of 14 years, there are so many more reasons why Clinton is qualified for this position.

Hillary Clinton’s image, a strong political pioneer for women, matches up with the cultural issue within the United States that pertains to the Gender Gap. This correlation of events will help her image in the 2016 elections.

When it comes to leading a country, a president must be strong, trustworthy, and exhibit concern about the overall well-being of Americans. Hillary Clinton is a woman who has made history in the public service community. She exuberates excellence and is exactly what this country needs. In 2016, America will be ready for Hillary.

Author: Larrian Kendricks

SOURCES

http://www.forbes.com/profile/hillary-clinton/

http://www.biography.com/people/hillary-clinton-9251306#marriage-to-bill-clinton

http://www.historyorb.com/events/date/1947?p=2