Madeleine Albright

Madeleine Korbel Albright (May 15, 1937) is the first woman to become a United States Secretary of State. She was appointed by U.S. President Bill Clinton on December 5, 1996, and was unanimously confirmed by a U.S. Senate vote of 99-0. She was sworn in on January 23, 1997. Albright was born Marie Jana Korbelová in the Smíchov district of Prague, Czechoslovakia. At the time of her birth, Czechoslovakia had been independent for fewer than twenty y... more

Date of birth:

  • May 15, 1937 (age 72 years)

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Also known as:

  • Madeleine Korbel Albright,
  • Marie Jana Korbelová

Politician

Government Positions Held:

Office, position, or title Governmental body (if position is part of one) Jurisdiction of office Appointed By (if Position is Appointed) From To
  • Jan 23, 1997
  • Jan 20, 2001
  • Jan 27, 1993
  • Jan 21, 1997
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United States Secretary of State of United States of America

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