History of Chelsea Clinton in Timeline
Chelsea Clinton is an American writer and global health advocate. As the only child of President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, she has been a prominent figure in American public life since childhood. She attended Stanford University and later earned degrees from Oxford and Columbia University. Clinton has worked for McKinsey & Company, Avenue Capital Group, and New York University. She is actively involved in the Clinton Foundation and has authored several books, including children's books and works on public health and social issues. Her work often focuses on empowering women and girls and addressing global health challenges.
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1969: "Chelsea Morning" Inspiration
In 1969, Bill Clinton heard Judy Collins' recording of Joni Mitchell's song "Chelsea Morning" and suggested that if they ever had a daughter, her name should be Chelsea.
1978: Inspiration for Chelsea's Name
In 1978, Hillary and Bill Clinton visited the Chelsea neighborhood of London during a Christmas vacation which inspired Chelsea's name.
February 27, 1980: Chelsea Clinton's Birth
On February 27, 1980, Chelsea Victoria Clinton was born. She is the only child of Bill and Hillary Clinton.
1992: Election of Bill Clinton as President
In 1992, Chelsea Clinton's father, Bill Clinton, was elected President of the United States, leading to the family's move to Washington D.C.
January 1993: Move to the White House
In January 1993, Chelsea Clinton moved into the White House with her parents and was given the Secret Service codename "Energy."
March 1993: Support from Margaret Truman
In March 1993, Margaret Truman, daughter of former president Harry S. Truman, wrote a letter to the editor of The New York Times advocating for limited press coverage of Chelsea Clinton.
1993: Performance in The Nutcracker
In 1993, Chelsea Clinton was cast in the role of the Favorite Aunt in the Washington Ballet's production of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker.
1996: Portrayal in "Beavis and Butt-Head Do America"
In the 1996 film "Beavis and Butt-Head Do America", Chelsea Clinton is portrayed where Butt-Head flirts with her at the White House, and she responds by tossing him out a window.
1997: Graduation from Sidwell Friends School
In 1997, Chelsea Clinton graduated from Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C., and her father spoke at the graduation ceremony.
1997: Entering Stanford University
In the fall of 1997, Chelsea Clinton began attending Stanford University, facing significant media attention and security measures.
1998: Thesis on Good Friday Agreement
Chelsea Clinton's senior thesis, completed in 2001, focused on the 1998 Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland.
February 1999: People Article "Grace Under Fire"
In February 1999, People magazine published an article entitled "Grace Under Fire" with a cover photo of Chelsea and Hillary Clinton, examining Chelsea's relationship with her parents.
2001: Master's Degree at Oxford
In 2001, Chelsea Clinton began pursuing a master's degree at University College of the University of Oxford, implementing heightened security measures.
2001: Graduation from Stanford University
In 2001, Chelsea Clinton graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history, earning highest honors.
2003: Master of Philosophy degree
In 2003, Chelsea Clinton completed a Master of Philosophy degree in international relations at Oxford University.
2003: Joins McKinsey & Company
In 2003, Chelsea Clinton joined the consulting firm McKinsey & Company in New York City.
2004: Inspiration for "Chasing Liberty"
In 2004, Chelsea Clinton served as the direct inspiration for the film "Chasing Liberty", starring Mandy Moore and Matthew Goode.
2005: Start of Relationship with Marc Mezvinsky
Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky were first reported to be a couple in 2005.
2006: Works for Avenue Capital Group
In late 2006, Chelsea Clinton began working for Avenue Capital Group.
December 2007: Campaigning in Iowa for Hillary Clinton
In December 2007, Chelsea Clinton began campaigning in Iowa in support of her mother's bid for the Democratic presidential nomination.
2007: Campaigning for Hillary Clinton
In 2007, Chelsea Clinton extensively campaigned on American college campuses for her mother's Democratic presidential nomination bid.
April 2008: Speaking at 100 Colleges for Hillary Clinton
By early April 2008, Chelsea Clinton had spoken at 100 colleges on behalf of her mother's presidential candidacy.
June 7, 2008: Hillary Clinton Concedes 2008 Democratic Nomination
On June 7, 2008, Hillary Clinton conceded the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination to Barack Obama.
2008: Speech at the Democratic National Convention
At the 2008 Democratic National Convention, Chelsea Clinton called Hillary "my hero and my mother" and introduced her with a video tribute.
2009: Engagement to Marc Mezvinsky
Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky became engaged over Thanksgiving weekend in 2009.
July 31, 2010: Marriage to Marc Mezvinsky
On July 31, 2010, Chelsea Clinton married investment banker Marc Mezvinsky in an interfaith ceremony at Astor Courts in Rhinebeck, New York.
2010: Master of Public Health degree
In the spring of 2010, Chelsea Clinton completed a Master of Public Health degree at the Mailman School of Public Health of Columbia University.
2010: Assistant Vice-Provost at NYU
Starting in 2010, Chelsea Clinton began serving as Assistant Vice-Provost for the Global Network University of New York University (NYU).
November 2011: NBC Special Correspondent
In November 2011, NBC hired Chelsea Clinton as a special correspondent for NBC Nightly News and Rock Center with Brian Williams.
December 12, 2011: First NBC Appearance
On December 12, 2011, Chelsea Clinton made her first appearance on NBC on the Rock Center episode.
2011: Returns to University College, Oxford
In 2011, Chelsea Clinton transferred back to University College, Oxford, to complete her Doctor of Philosophy degree in international relations.
2011: Role at Clinton Foundation
Since 2011, Chelsea Clinton has taken a prominent role at the family's Clinton Foundation and has had a seat on its board.
February 2012: NBC Contract Renewal
In February 2012, Chelsea Clinton's contract with NBC was renewed, despite receiving some unfavorable reviews for her work.
2012: Teaching at Columbia University
In 2012, Chelsea Clinton began teaching graduate classes at the Mailman School of Public Health of Columbia University.
2012: Award from Temple of Understanding
In 2012, Chelsea Clinton received an award from the Temple of Understanding for her "work in advancing a new model of integrating interfaith and cross-cultural education into campus life".
April 2013: Interview with the GEICO Gecko
In April 2013, Chelsea Clinton conducted an interview with the GEICO gecko on NBC.
2013: Foundation Renamed
In 2013, the Clinton Foundation was renamed the Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Foundation after she joined the board.
May 2014: Doctor of Philosophy
In May 2014, Chelsea Clinton was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy degree in international relations from University College, Oxford.
September 26, 2014: Birth of Daughter Charlotte
On September 26, 2014, Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky's first child, a daughter named Charlotte, was born.
2014: Doctor of Philosophy from Oxford
In 2014, Chelsea Clinton received a Doctor of Philosophy in international relations from the University of Oxford.
2014: NBC Contract Shift
In 2014, Chelsea Clinton shifted to a month-to-month contract with NBC after initially being hired at an annual salary of $600,000.
2014: Views on Money
In a 2014 interview, Chelsea Clinton stated that she couldn't fundamentally care about money as a metric of success in her life.
January 2015: Sesame Street Appearance
In January 2015, Chelsea Clinton appeared in a Sesame Street skit with Elmo, advocating the importance of reading to young children.
September 2015: Publication of "It's Your World"
In September 2015, Chelsea Clinton's first children's book, "It's Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired and Get Going!", was published by Philomel Books.
June 18, 2016: Birth of Son Aidan
On June 18, 2016, Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky's second child, a son named Aidan, was born.
July 2016: Introduction of Hillary Clinton at the Democratic National Convention
In July 2016, Chelsea Clinton introduced her mother at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, delivering a personal tribute.
September 2016: Comment on Medical Marijuana Research
In September 2016, Chelsea Clinton made an inaccurate comment regarding drug interactions with marijuana while discussing her mother's position on medical marijuana research, and later acknowledged she misspoke.
November 9, 2016: Hillary Clinton Concedes the Presidential Race
On November 9, 2016, Hillary Clinton conceded the presidential race to Donald Trump. After the 2016 election, Chelsea Clinton's political commentary led to speculation about her own political aspirations.
2016: Campaigning for Hillary Clinton
In 2016, Chelsea Clinton made over 200 public appearances as a surrogate in her mother's presidential campaign and introduced her at the Democratic National Convention.
March 2017: Board of Directors of Expedia Group
In March 2017, Chelsea Clinton was named to the board of directors of Expedia Group.
May 2017: Publication of "She Persisted"
In May 2017, Chelsea Clinton's second children's book, "She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World", was published by Philomel Books.
July 30, 2017: "She Persisted" Bestseller
On July 30, 2017, Chelsea Clinton's book, "She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World", reached No. 1 on The New York Times Children's Picture Books Best Sellers list.
2017: Publication of "Governing Global Health: Who Runs the World and Why?"
In 2017, Chelsea Clinton co-authored "Governing Global Health: Who Runs the World and Why?" with Devi Sridhar. Published by Oxford University Press, the book examines the role of partnerships between public and private entities in addressing global health issues.
2017: "It's Your World" Paperback Edition
In 2017, the paperback edition of Chelsea Clinton's book "It's Your World: Get Informed, Get Inspired and Get Going!" was published by Puffin Books.
2018: Publication of "She Persisted Around the World"
In 2018, Chelsea Clinton wrote "She Persisted Around the World: 13 Women Who Changed History", a companion book featuring women around the world. The book debuted at No. 2 on the Times' Children's Picture Books Best Sellers list.
2018: Publication of "Start Now!: You Can Make a Difference"
In 2018, Chelsea Clinton's fourth children's book, "Start Now!: You Can Make a Difference", was published by Philomel. The book aims to empower young activists aged seven to ten, addressing themes such as bullying, climate change, and endangered species.
July 22, 2019: Birth of Son Jasper
On July 22, 2019, Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky's third child, a son named Jasper, was born.
2019: Co-authorship of "The Book of Gutsy Women"
In 2019, Chelsea Clinton co-wrote a book with her mother, Hillary Clinton, titled "The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience", and they embarked on a multi-city book tour together.
2019: Publication of "Don't Let Them Disappear: 12 Endangered Species Across the Globe"
In 2019, Chelsea Clinton published her fifth children's book, "Don't Let Them Disappear: 12 Endangered Species Across the Globe". The book, illustrated by Gianna Marino, teaches children aged four to eight about endangered animals and the need for their protection.
2019: "She Persisted: The Musical"
In 2019, Chelsea Clinton worked with the Bay Area Children's Theater in adapting her book "She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World" into a musical play, "She Persisted: The Musical", which ran from January to March.
2020: Publication of "Grandma's Gardens"
In 2020, Chelsea Clinton and Hillary Clinton published "Grandma's Gardens", a children's book inspired by Hillary's mother, Dorothy Rodham, and her passion for gardening.
2020: Co-founded Metrodora Ventures
In 2020, Chelsea Clinton co-founded Metrodora Ventures, a venture capital fund.
2020: Publication of "She Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game"
In 2020, Chelsea Clinton continued her children's "She Persisted" series with "She Persisted in Sports: American Olympians Who Changed the Game", published by Philomel and illustrated by Alexandra Boiger. This chapter book celebrates women in sports who broke records and smashed barriers.
April 2021: In Fact Podcast Launch
In April 2021, Chelsea Clinton launched "In Fact with Chelsea Clinton", a podcast on iHeartMedia's iHeartPodcast network.
2022: Investment in Summer Health
In 2022, Chelsea Clinton invested in Summer Health, a startup pediatric telehealth platform.
February 2024: Harvard Panel on Climate Change and Education
In February 2024, Chelsea Clinton hosted a panel at Harvard Graduate School of Education on climate change and education, focusing on the role of educators in improving the lives of children affected by climate change.
2049: Portrayal as President in "Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century"
In "Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century", a Disney Channel Original Movie set in the year 2049, Chelsea Clinton is portrayed as the President of the United States.
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