Hillary Clinton is a prominent American politician and attorney who served as the 67th Secretary of State from 2009 to 2013 under President Barack Obama. She was the first lady of the United States from 1993 to 2001 during her husband Bill Clinton's presidency and has been a significant figure in the Democratic Party. Clinton was the Democratic nominee for President in the 2016 election, making history as the first woman to be nominated for president by a major U.S. political party. Her career has focused on issues such as women's rights, healthcare, and international diplomacy.