Condoleezza Rice
Timeline of Condoleezza Rice, a prominent American diplomat and political figure who served as the 66th United States Secretary of State from 2005 to 2009, under President George W. Bush. She is known for her expertise in international affairs and played a key role in shaping American foreign policy during her tenure.
Birth of Condoleezza Rice
Condoleezza Rice was born in Birmingham, Alabama, during a time of racial segregation. She was the only child of Angelena and John Wesley Rice, Jr., both educators and Presbyterian church leaders.
Lost a Friend at the Birmingham Church Bombing
Rice was a friend of one of the four African American girls who were killed in the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham by white supremacists. This event influenced her perspective on racial politics and the American civil rights movement.
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science
Condoleezza Rice earned her bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Denver. She graduated cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa.
First Woman to be Tenured at Stanford's Political Science Department
Condoleezza Rice became the first woman and first African American to be awarded tenure in Stanford University's Department of Political Science.
Senior Director of Soviet and East European Affairs
Rice served as Senior Director of Soviet and East European Affairs in the National Security Council, and a Special Assistant to President George H.W. Bush during the dissolution of the Soviet Union and German reunification from 1989 to 1991.
Provost of Stanford University
Condoleezza Rice returned to Stanford in 1993 to take on the role of Provost, becoming the first woman and first African American to hold the position.
National Security Advisor by President George W. Bush
Rice was appointed National Security Advisor by President George W. Bush, becoming the first woman to hold this position.
Confirmed as 66th U.S. Secretary of State
She was confirmed as Secretary of State and became the second woman and the first African American woman to hold this post.
Return to Academia Becoming a Faculty Member at Stanford University
Following the end of the Bush administration, Rice returned to academia and became a faculty member at Stanford University, and a founding partner of RiceHadleyGates, LLC.
Release of 'Democracy: Stories from the Long Road to Freedom'
Condoleezza Rice published a book titled 'Democracy: Stories from the Long Road to Freedom', reflecting on her experiences in foreign policy and her belief in the global expansion of democracy.
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