From First Lady to the world's second most powerful symbol

(Baonghean.vn) - When Bill Clinton won the race for the 42nd US president in January 1993, people only knew Hillary Clinton as the First Lady. 23 years later, people around the world heard the name "Hillary Clinton" again, but this time as a candidate for the 48th US president.

The public began to know Mrs. Hillary Clinton as First Lady. She and her husband are pictured at the White House victory celebration in Little Rock on November 3, 1992.

As First Lady, Mrs. Clinton participated in social activities to build her image with her husband. Photo of Mrs. Clinton visiting American soldiers in Northern Bosnia on March 25, 1996.

With the support of President Bill Clinton and her own abilities, Mrs. Clinton announced her candidacy for the US Senate as a New York Senator after her predecessor Daniel Patrick Moynihan retired on June 2, 2000.

Mrs. Clinton officially became a New York Senator after defeating Republican opponent Rick Lazio on September 7, 2000.

After winning a seat in the Senate, Mrs. Clinton participated in many social activities and became more and more famous. On June 9, 2003, she released her autobiography in New York City.

Mrs. Clinton launched her first campaign for the 46th US presidential race. Her picture on her campaign website on January 20, 2007.

Despite her failure in the race to the White House in the 2009-2013 term, Mrs. Hillary Clinton was still appointed Secretary of State and played an important role in President Barack Obama's cabinet. Photo taken in the White House Situation Room during the operation to destroy terrorist leader Osama bin Laden on May 1, 2011.

Hillary Clinton continues her race for the White House, making a public appearance at the official launch of her race on Roosevelt Island in New York City, June 13, 2015.

After winning the primary election in Puerto Rico on June 6, Mrs. Clinton has won enough delegates to become the Democratic candidate to participate in the US presidential election in early November. In addition, according to the list of 100 most powerful women announced by Forbes this year, she continues to stand at number 2 and is facing the opportunity to become the first female president of the United States.

Thanh Hien

(According to Reuters)