women cabinet officers

Profiles the life and achievements of former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and includes a timeline, a glossary, and related resources.

Presents the life of the African American stateswoman, discussing her childhood in Birmingham during a time of racial tensions, her academic career, her government appointments, and her current tenure as Secretary of State under George W. Bush.

Biography of Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, discussing her childhood in Europe and Denver, Colorado, her marriage, and her careers in politics and as a professor.

A memoir in which Condoleezza Rice, who served as National Security Advisor and as Secretary of State during the George W. Bush administrations, looks back over her life, discussing her childhood in Birmingham, Alabama, in the 1950s, her career in education, and her service in the government, and sharing stories of her family.

A biography of the woman who has spent much of her life in public service as a member of the Federal Trade Commission, Secretary of Transportation, president of the American Red Cross and possible presidential candidate.

A biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton, former First Lady of the United States, Senator, presidential candidate, and Secretary of State.

Condoleezza Rice recounts how her parents, a minister and a teacher, helped her learn the value of faith in times of hardship, instilled a love of sports and politics, and encouraged her to rise above the prejudices and obstacles that stood in front of her, with personal stories of her family life.

A biography of Madeleine Albright, the first female Secretary of State, appointed by President Bill Clinton in 1997, tracing her diplomatic career, and discussing the early influences that led her into a life of government service.