26 of the Best Photos of Hillary Clinton Over the Years

Updated on 11/2/2016 at 10:05 AM

With less than two weeks until Election Day, Hillary Clinton is celebrating her 69th birthday. She's been on the national stage for more than two decades as a presidential candidate's wife, first lady, senator from New York, secretary of state, and now a 2016 presidential candidate.

Although she's still on her way to attaining her goal of becoming the first female elected president of the US, Hillary has already blazed trails for women. She was active in policy making during her time as first lady, and as secretary of state, she championed the rights of women around the world. Let's look back at some pictures of Hillary's national service over the years as she celebrates her birthday and inches toward Election Day.

1991

Then-Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton posed with Hillary in California as he began his bid for the presidential nomination.

1992

Hillary applauded her husband and Democratic nominee Bill before his address to the Women's Caucus at the 1992 Democratic National Convention.

1993

New First Lady Hillary Clinton smiled at the 1993 inaugural ball.

1994

Princess Diana and Hillary enjoyed a luncheon at the British Embassy in Washington DC.

1995

In Moscow, Hillary and Bill chugged a Coke with Russia's head of Coca-Cola.

1996

President Clinton got a hug from Hillary during the presidential debate in October 1996.

1997

Then-First Lady Hillary Clinton shared a big laugh with her mother, Dorothy Rodham, in front of her childhood home, where she was celebrating her 50th birthday.

1998

Hillary listened to questions with US Shuttle Commander Eileen Collins and Tom Hanks during a discussion on space and science with students at a Washington DC high school.

1999

Hillary walked with Albanian refugees from Kosovo.

2000

She attended a church service with presidential candidate and Vice President Al Gore during his 2000 campaign.

2001

Vice President Al Gore swore in Hillary Clinton after she was elected to the Senate by New York voters.

2002

Senator Clinton attended a ceremony at Ground Zero.

2003

Hillary posed with her new memoir, Living History.

2004

Hillary and Bill checked out their newly unveiled portraits in the East Room of the White House.

2005

Senator Clinton touched the Western Wall during a trip to Jerusalem.

2006

Hillary marched in a gay pride parade in NYC.

2007

She kicked off her bid for the presidency in Iowa.

2008

Although she fought him for the nomination, Hillary supported Barack Obama during his campaign rally in October 2008.

2009

Hillary was joined by daughter Chelsea and mother Dorothy after being ceremonially sworn in at the State Department as secretary of state.

2010

Hillary shared a secret with First Lady Michelle Obama during the International Women of Courage Award ceremony.

2011

Secretary of State Hillary arrived in Seoul, South Korea, in style.

2012

She smiled during a joint press conference with Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara during a whirlwind trip to West Africa.

2013

Hillary took the stage at the Women For Women 20th anniversary gala celebration, which was held at the American Museum of Natural History in NYC.

2014

Hillary and daughter Chelsea met with Kate Middleton and Prince William during a conservation reception at the British consul general's residence in NYC.

2015

Hillary took the stage with Chelsea at the Clinton Global Initiative in Miami in March, one month before she announced her bid for the presidency.

2016

Hillary accepted the presidential nomination for the Democratic Party, making her the first woman in American history to lead a major party ticket.