Madeleine Albright

Madeleine Korbelová Albright (born May 15, 1937) is the first woman to become the 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 now serves as a Professor of International Relations at Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service. Her PhD is from Columbia University. She ho... More

Date of birth:

  • May 15, 1937 (age 75 years)

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Height:

  • 1.47 m (4.82 ft )

Also known as:

  • Madeleine Korbel Albright,
  • Marie Jana Korbelová,
  • Marie Jana Korbelova,
  • Sec'y. Madeleine Albright,
  • Dr. Madeleine Albright,
  • Secretary Madeleine Albright
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Government Positions Held:

Basic title 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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Hall of fame inductions:

Date Hall of fame
  • 1998
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