Hillary Clinton Announces Candidacy for U.S. Senate
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events: 1900-2001
- Categories: Government and Politics, Women’s Issues
- Subcategories: Congress, Senate, Senators, House of Representatives, Politicians, Diplomats
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present, Women’s History
- Geographical Location: New York
- Date: February 6, 2000
Article abstract: Hillary Rodham Clinton’s candidacy for one of New York’s seats in the U.S. Senate made her the first First Lady to run for public office while her husband was still president of the United States.
Testing the Waters
On February 6, 2000, First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton declared that she would run for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by the retiring Democratic incumbent, Daniel Patrick Moynihan of New York. The president of the United States, Bill Clinton, looked on as his wife told a packed audience of supporters and journalists...
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