Hillary Clinton's tenure as First Lady of the United States | |
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 Official portrait, 1993 | |
| First Lady of the United States | |
| In role January 20, 1993 – January 20, 2001 | |
| President | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Barbara Bush |
| Succeeded by | Laura Bush |
| First Lady of Arkansas | |
| In role January 11, 1983 – December 12, 1992 | |
| Governor | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Gay Daniels White |
| Succeeded by | Betty Tucker |
| In role January 9, 1979 – January 19, 1981 | |
| Governor | Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Barbara Pryor |
| Personal details | |
| Children | Chelsea Clinton |
Hillary Clinton served as the first lady of the United States from 1993 until 2001, during the presidency of her husband Bill Clinton.
As the first lady of the U.S., Clinton advocated for healthcare reform. In 1994, her health care plan failed to gain approval from Congress. In 1997 and 1999, Clinton played a leading role in promoting the creation of the State Children's Health Insurance Program, the Adoption and Safe Families Act, and the Foster Care Independence Act. She also advocated for gender equality at the 1995 World Conference on Women. In 1998, Clinton's marital relationship came under public scrutiny during the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal, which led her to issue a statement that reaffirmed her commitment to the marriage.