Chelsea Clinton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chelsea Clinton
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Chelsea Victoria Clinton
February 27, 1980 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
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| Education | Stanford University (BA) University College, Oxford (MPhil, DPhil) Columbia University (MPH) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Marc Mezvinsky
(m. 2010) |
| Children | 3 |
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| Relatives | Clinton family |
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| Thesis | The Global Fund: an experiment in global governance (2014) |
| Doctoral advisor | Ngaire Woods |
Chelsea Victoria Clinton (born February 27, 1980) is an American writer and public speaker. She is the only child of former U.S. President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton. Her mother also served as a U.S. Secretary of State and a U.S. Senator.
Chelsea was born in Little Rock, Arkansas. At the time, her father was the governor of Arkansas. She attended public schools there. When her father became president, her family moved to the White House. She then went to the private Sidwell Friends School.
Chelsea Clinton studied at Stanford University for her first degree. Later, she earned master's degrees from the University of Oxford and Columbia University. In 2014, she received a Doctor of Philosophy degree in international relations from the University of Oxford.
She has worked for several companies and universities. She also serves on the board of the Clinton Foundation. Chelsea Clinton has written many popular children's books. She has also co-authored a book for adults about global health.
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Early Life and Childhood
Chelsea Victoria Clinton was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, on February 27, 1980. She is the only child of Hillary and Bill Clinton. Her parents named her after the Chelsea neighborhood in London. They heard the song "Chelsea Morning" and loved the name.
When Chelsea was two, she joined her parents on campaign trips. Her father was running for governor of Arkansas. She learned to read and write very early. She even wrote a letter to President Ronald Reagan at age five. In the letter, she asked him not to visit a military cemetery with graves of Nazi soldiers.
Chelsea went to public schools in Little Rock. She skipped the third grade. In 1992, her father was elected president. She stayed active in school until her family moved to Washington, D.C. She acted in school plays and danced in "The Nutcracker." She was raised in her father's Southern Baptist faith.
Life in the White House
Chelsea moved into the White House in January 1993. This was the day her father became president. The Secret Service gave her the codename "Energy." Her parents wanted her to have a normal childhood. They tried to keep her out of the media spotlight.
Hillary Clinton followed advice from Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. She asked the press to limit coverage of Chelsea. This meant only covering her at public events. Margaret Truman, another president's daughter, supported this idea. She wrote a letter to The New York Times asking the press to respect Chelsea's privacy.
After middle school, Chelsea went to Sidwell Friends School. This was a private school in Washington, D.C. She was a good student and graduated in 1997. Her father spoke at her graduation ceremony. She chose to attend Stanford University.
During her father's time in office, journalists debated her privacy. Most agreed she should be left alone because of her age. However, some media outlets still made fun of her appearance. Her father said they worked hard to help Chelsea define her own self-worth.
When she was 19, People planned a story about her. The Secret Service worried it could affect her safety. But the magazine still published the story. It was called "Grace Under Fire."
Chelsea received a lot of TV coverage as a presidential child. During her father's last year in office, she took on more duties. She traveled with him and attended state dinners. This happened when her mother was campaigning for the U.S. Senate.
Activities and Interests
Chelsea was raised in her mother's Methodist faith. As a teenager, she joined a youth group at Foundry United Methodist Church. Her parents sometimes went with her. Group leaders thought she was a "terrific kid."
She started dance classes at age four in Arkansas. She continued dancing at the Washington School of Ballet. In 1993, she performed in "The Nutcracker."
Education and Academic Life
Stanford University Studies
Chelsea Clinton started at Stanford University in 1997. She studied history. Before she arrived, her mother asked journalists to leave her alone. Chelsea came to Stanford with her parents, Secret Service agents, and many reporters. For her safety, her dorm had bullet-proof glass and cameras. Secret Service agents lived in her dorm.
Chelsea's four years at Stanford were mostly private. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history in 2001. She graduated with high honors. Her senior paper was about the 1998 Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland.
Studying at Oxford University
In 2001, Chelsea went to University College, Oxford in England. She pursued a master's degree there. Her father had also studied at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. The university took steps to ensure her safety. Other students were asked not to talk about her with the press.
Chelsea arrived at Oxford right after the September 11 attacks. She found comfort with other American students. In 2003, she completed a Master of Philosophy degree in international relations. Her thesis was about "The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria." After graduating, she returned to the United States.
Further Studies
In 2010, Chelsea completed a Master of Public Health degree. She earned this from Columbia University. She started teaching graduate classes there in 2012.
She also worked at New York University (NYU). She helped with international student recruitment. She co-founded the Of Many Institute for Multifaith Leadership at NYU. In 2011, she went back to University College, Oxford. She finished her Doctor of Philosophy degree in International Relations in 2014. Her dissertation was about "The Global Fund: An Experiment in Global Governance."
Professional Life and Work
In 2003, Chelsea joined the consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Later, she worked for Avenue Capital Group. She has also served on several company boards, including IAC and Expedia Group.
From 2010, she worked as an Assistant Vice-Provost at New York University. She focused on global recruitment.
In 2011, NBC hired Chelsea as a special correspondent. She reported stories about people "Making a Difference." This was for NBC Nightly News and Rock Center with Brian Williams. Some people criticized her hiring due to her lack of experience. She left NBC in 2014.
Since 2012, she has taught graduate classes at Columbia University. In 2020, she co-founded Metrodora Ventures, a venture capital fund. In 2021, she launched her own podcast, In Fact with Chelsea Clinton.
Clinton Foundation Work
Since 2011, Chelsea has played a big role in her family's Clinton Foundation. She is on its board. In 2013, the foundation was renamed the Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Foundation. She is now the foundation's Vice Chair.
Her work with the Foundation focuses on important global issues. These include improving global health and helping women. She also works to promote economic growth. She supports initiatives like Too Small to Fail, which helps with early childhood development. She also helps women entrepreneurs through the Women in Renewable Energy Network.
Author of Books
Children's Books
Chelsea Clinton has written several popular children's books. Her first book, It's Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired and Get Going!, came out in 2015. It teaches middle school students about social issues. It encourages them to make a difference.
In 2017, she published She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World. This book became a bestseller. It tells the stories of inspiring American women. In 2019, this book was even turned into a musical play.
She wrote a companion book in 2018, She Persisted Around the World. This book features 13 women from around the globe who changed history. Her fourth children's book, Start Now!: You Can Make a Difference, came out in 2018. It helps young activists learn how to address issues like bullying and climate change.
In 2019, she published Don't Let Them Disappear. This book teaches children about endangered animals. In 2020, she continued her "She Persisted" series. She Persisted in Sports celebrates women in sports who broke barriers.
Books with Hillary Clinton
In 2019, Chelsea co-wrote The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience with her mother. They went on a book tour together. In 2020, they published another children's book, Grandma's Gardens. This book was inspired by Hillary's mother's love for gardening.
Scholarly Work
Chelsea also co-authored a scholarly book in 2017. It's called Governing Global Health: Who Runs the World and Why?. This book looks at how public and private groups work together to solve global health problems.
Political Activities
Supporting Her Mother's Campaigns
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In 2007, Chelsea began campaigning for her mother. Hillary Clinton was seeking the Democratic presidential nomination. Chelsea spoke at many colleges across the country. By April 2008, she had visited 100 colleges.
While campaigning, Chelsea answered questions from the audience. However, she did not give interviews to the press. When asked personal questions, she would politely say it was not for public discussion.
At the 2008 Democratic National Convention, Chelsea introduced her mother. She called Hillary "my hero and my mother."
Chelsea played a similar role in her mother's 2016 presidential campaign. She made over 200 public appearances. In July 2016, she introduced her mother at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. She spoke about her mother's dedication to women, families, and children. She highlighted issues like healthcare and climate change.
Chelsea often spoke out against candidate Donald Trump's statements. She explained that his words about sexism and racism had no place in the country. She believed it was important to challenge such rhetoric.
Personal Life
Chelsea Clinton married investment banker Marc Mezvinsky on July 31, 2010. Their wedding was an interfaith ceremony in New York. Marc is Jewish. His parents were also members of Congress. The Clintons and Mezvinskys were friends, and Chelsea and Marc met at a retreat. They became engaged in 2009.
After their wedding, they lived in New York City. Their first child, a daughter named Charlotte, was born on September 26, 2014. Their second child, a son named Aidan, was born on June 18, 2016. Their third child, a son named Jasper, was born on July 22, 2019.
Awards and Recognitions
Chelsea Clinton has received many awards for her work, including:
- Children's Defense Fund Children's Champion Award, 2019
- Ida. S. Scudder Centennial Woman's Empowerment Award, 2018
- BBC's 100 women, 2018
- Mother's Day Council Outstanding Mother Award, 2018
- Glamour Woman of the Year, 2014
- AJC Interfaith Leadership Award, 2014
See also
In Spanish: Chelsea Clinton para niños
