Hillary Clinton is an American politician, diplomat, lawyer, and author. She was born on October 26, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois. Clinton rose to prominence as the First Lady of the United States during her husband Bill Clinton's presidency. She later served as a U.S. Senator from New York and as the 67th U.S. Secretary of State under President Barack Obama. In 2016, she became the first woman to be nominated for president by a major U.S. political party. Clinton is known for her advocacy on behalf of women and children's rights, and her extensive career in public service.