History of Condoleezza Rice in Timeline
Condoleezza Rice is a prominent American diplomat and political scientist. She served as the 66th U.S. Secretary of State from 2005 to 2009 and the 19th U.S. National Security Advisor from 2001 to 2005. Currently, she directs Stanford University's Hoover Institution. As a Republican, Rice holds the distinction of being the first female African-American Secretary of State and the first woman to be National Security Advisor. Before Barack Obama's presidency, she and Colin Powell were the highest-ranking African Americans in the U.S. executive branch. At the time of her appointment, she was also the highest-ranking woman in the presidential line of succession.
1952: Jim Crow Alabama
In 1952, in Jim Crow Alabama, Condoleezza Rice's father was unable to register to vote as a Democrat, which contributed to his joining the Republican party.
November 14, 1954: Condoleezza Rice Born
On November 14, 1954, Condoleezza Rice was born. She is an American diplomat and political scientist who went on to become the 66th United States Secretary of State and the 19th U.S. National Security Advisor.
September 15, 1963: Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing
On September 15, 1963, Rice's schoolmate Denise McNair was murdered in the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church by white supremacists.
1963: Heard 16th Street Baptist Church bombing
In 1963, Rice recalled hearing and feeling the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham where her friend was killed. The crime failed to crush the hopes of young lives.
1967: Family Moved to Denver
In 1967, Condoleezza Rice's family moved to Denver, Colorado.
1971: Graduated High School
In 1971, Condoleezza Rice graduated from St. Mary's Academy at the age of 16.
1974: Inducted into Phi Beta Kappa
In 1974, at age 19, Condoleezza Rice was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa society and was awarded a B.A. degree cum laude in political science by the University of Denver.
1975: Obtained MA Degree
In 1975, Condoleezza Rice obtained an MA degree in political science from the University of Notre Dame.
1977: Worked at the State Department
In 1977, Condoleezza Rice first worked in the State Department during the Carter administration as an intern in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
1979: Studied Russian at Moscow State University
In the summer of 1979, Condoleezza Rice studied Russian at Moscow State University and interned with the RAND Corporation in Santa Monica, California.
1980: Fellow at Stanford University
From 1980, Condoleezza Rice was a fellow at Stanford University's Arms Control and Disarmament Program, having won a Ford Foundation Dual Expertise Fellowship in Soviet Studies and International Security.
1981: Assistant Professor at Stanford
From 1981, Condoleezza Rice was hired by Stanford University as an assistant professor of political science.
1981: Received PhD
In 1981, Condoleezza Rice received a PhD from the School of International Studies at the University of Denver.
1981: Fellow at Stanford University
In 1981, Condoleezza Rice was a fellow at Stanford University studying international security at Stanford on fellowships.
1981: Received PhD in Political Science
In 1981, at age 26, Condoleezza Rice received her PhD in political science from the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver. Her dissertation was centered on military policy and politics in Czechoslovakia.
1982: George Shultz Secretary of State
From 1982, George Shultz was Ronald Reagan's secretary of state.
1982: Changed Political Affiliation
In 1982, Condoleezza Rice changed her political affiliation from Democrat to Republican, partly due to disagreements with Jimmy Carter's foreign policy.
1985: Death of Mother
In 1985, Condoleezza Rice's mother, Angelena Rice, died of breast cancer at the age of 61.
1985: North Korea Signed Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
In 1985, North Korea signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
1985: Met Brent Scowcroft
In 1985, at a meeting of arms control experts at Stanford, Condoleezza Rice's performance drew the attention of Brent Scowcroft.
1986: Special Assistant to the Director of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
In 1986, Condoleezza Rice was appointed special assistant to the director of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to work on nuclear strategic planning as part of a Council on Foreign Relations fellowship.
1987: Promoted to Associate Professor
In 1987, Condoleezza Rice was promoted to associate professor at Stanford University, a position she held until 1993.
1989: Director of Soviet and East European Affairs
From 1989, Condoleezza Rice served in President George H. W. Bush's administration as director, and then senior director, of Soviet and East European affairs in the National Security Council, and a special assistant to the president for national security affairs.
1989: National Security Council Advisor
From 1989, Condoleezza Rice served on the National Security Council as the Soviet and Eastern Europe affairs advisor to President George H. W. Bush.
1989: End of Shultz's Secretary of State Role
In 1989, George Shultz's role as Ronald Reagan's secretary of state came to an end.
1989: Father's Remarriage
In 1989, John Wesley Rice, Condoleezza Rice's father, married Clara Bailey.
1989: Joined National Security Council
In 1989, following the election of George H. W. Bush, Brent Scowcroft asked Condoleezza Rice to become his Soviet expert on the United States National Security Council.
March 1991: Senior Director in National Security Council
In March 1991, Condoleezza Rice was the senior director of Soviet and East European affairs in the National Security Council, and a special assistant to the president for national security affairs under President George H.W. Bush. She helped develop policies for German reunification and wrote the "Chicken Kiev speech".
1991: Returned to Stanford
In 1991, Condoleezza Rice returned to Stanford University and was taken under the wing of George Shultz.
1991: Returned to Stanford and Appointed to Committee
In 1991, Condoleezza Rice returned to her teaching position at Stanford and served as a consultant and California governor Pete Wilson appointed her to a bipartisan committee that had been formed to draw new state legislative and congressional districts in the state.
1991: End of National Security Council Advisor Role
In 1991, Condoleezza Rice's role on the National Security Council as the Soviet and Eastern Europe affairs advisor to President George H. W. Bush came to an end.
1992: Founded Center for a New Generation
In 1992, Condoleezza Rice founded the Center for a New Generation, an after-school program designed to increase high school graduation rates in East Palo Alto and eastern Menlo Park, California.
1992: Search Committee for Stanford President
In 1992, Condoleezza Rice volunteered to serve on the search committee to replace outgoing Stanford president Donald Kennedy.
1992: Joined Chevron Board
In 1992, Condoleezza Rice was recommended by George Shultz for a spot on the Chevron board, and she was also appointed to the Hewlett-Packard board.
1993: Provost at Stanford University
From 1993, Condoleezza Rice served as provost at Stanford University.
1993: Chevron Supertanker Named After Rice
In 1993, Chevron named a 129,000-ton supertanker SS Condoleezza Rice in honor of Condoleezza Rice's work for them.
1993: Appointed Provost at Stanford
In 1993, Condoleezza Rice was appointed as Stanford's provost.
1993: End of Associate Professor Role
In 1993, Condoleezza Rice's role as associate professor at Stanford University came to an end.
1994: Agreement Between US and North Korea
In 1994, an agreement was made between the United States and North Korea where North Korea agreed to freeze and eventually dismantle its graphite moderated nuclear reactors, in exchange for international aid.
1997: Served on Federal Advisory Committee
In 1997, Condoleezza Rice served on the Federal Advisory Committee on Gender-Integrated Training in the Military.
1999: End of Provost Role at Stanford University
In 1999, Condoleezza Rice's role as provost at Stanford University came to an end.
1999: Retrospective Time 100 List
In 1999, Rice appeared on the Time 100, Time magazine's list of the world's 100 most influential people.
December 16, 2000: Named National Security Advisor
On December 16, 2000, Condoleezza Rice was named as National Security Advisor, stepping down from her position at Stanford University. She was the first woman to hold the post and earned the nickname "Warrior Princess".
December 17, 2000: Joined George W. Bush Administration
On December 17, 2000, Condoleezza Rice joined the George W. Bush administration as national security advisor.
2000: Republican National Convention Speech
At the 2000 Republican National Convention, Condoleezza Rice spoke about her father's reason for joining the Republican party.
2000: Death of Father
In 2000, John Wesley Rice, Condoleezza Rice's father, passed away at the age of 77.
2000: Libertarian on abortion issue
In 2000, Rice said that she was, in effect, kind of libertarian on the abortion issue. She is a strong proponent of parental choice and notification and a ban on late-term abortion. She did not want Roe v. Wade to be overturned.
2000: Foreign Policy Advisor for George W. Bush
In 2000, during George W. Bush's presidential election campaign, Condoleezza Rice took a leave of absence from Stanford University to serve as his foreign policy advisor. She led a group of advisors called the Vulcans and gave a speech at the Republican National Convention.
January 15, 2001: Resigned from Chevron, Became National Security Advisor
On January 15, 2001, Condoleezza Rice resigned from Chevron's committee on public policy to become National Security Advisor to President George W. Bush. Chevron had named an oil tanker after her, but it was later renamed.
July 10, 2001: Met with CIA Director George Tenet
On July 10, 2001, Condoleezza Rice, then the National Security Advisor, met with CIA director George Tenet at the White House to discuss the potential threat of an impending al Qaeda attack. Tenet requested the "emergency meeting" to brief Rice and the NSC staff, and Rice responded by asking Tenet to give a presentation on the matter to Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and Attorney General John Ashcroft.
July 2001: Met with George Tenet
In July 2001, Condoleezza Rice met repeatedly with George Tenet about terrorist threats.
August 6, 2001: Characterized PDB as Historical Information
On August 6, 2001, Condoleezza Rice characterized the President's Daily Brief, "Bin Ladin Determined To Strike in US," as historical information, indicating it was based on old reporting.
September 11, 2001: Scheduled to Outline New Security Policy
On September 11, 2001, Condoleezza Rice was scheduled to outline a new national security policy that included missile defense as a cornerstone and played down the threat of stateless terrorism.
2001: U.S. National Security Advisor
In 2001, Condoleezza Rice became the 19th U.S. National Security Advisor.
2001: Stated the September 11 attacks were rooted in oppression and despair
In 2001, as Secretary of State, Rice championed the expansion of democratic governments and other American values: "American values are universal." "An international order that reflects our values is the best guarantee of our enduring national interest ..." Rice stated that the September 11 attacks in 2001 were rooted in "oppression and despair" and so, the U.S. must advance democratic reform and support basic rights throughout the greater Middle East.
April 2002: Performance at National Medal of Arts Awards
In April 2002, Condoleezza Rice accompanied cellist Yo-Yo Ma in playing Johannes Brahms' Violin Sonata in D minor at Constitution Hall for the National Medal of Arts Awards.
July 17, 2002: Rice met with CIA director George Tenet
On July 17, 2002, Rice met with CIA director George Tenet to personally convey the Bush administration's approval of the proposed waterboarding of alleged Al Qaeda leader Abu Zubaydah.
December 8, 2002: Editorial in The New York Times
On December 8, 2002, after Iraq delivered its declaration of weapons of mass destruction to the United Nations, Condoleezza Rice wrote an editorial for The New York Times entitled "Why We Know Iraq Is Lying".
2002: Viewed Favorably by Black Respondents
In 2002, Condoleezza Rice was viewed favorably by 41% of black respondents in a survey when she was National Security Advisor.
2002: Casper Interview in The New Yorker
In 2002, former Stanford president Gerhard Casper told The New Yorker that Condoleezza Rice's unique character influenced his decision to appoint her as provost.
2002: Secret Nuclear Weapons Program Revealed
In 2002, it was revealed that North Korea was operating a secret nuclear weapons program violating the 1994 agreement.
January 10, 2003: Interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer
On January 10, 2003, in an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer, Condoleezza Rice stated, "We don't want the smoking gun to be a mushroom cloud," regarding Saddam Hussein's nuclear capabilities.
January 18, 2003: Involved in crafting Bush's position on race-based preferences
On January 18, 2003, it was reported that Rice was involved in crafting Bush's position on race-based preferences. Rice stated that race can be taken into account as "one factor among others" in university admissions policies.
October 2003: Named to run Iraq Stabilization Group
In October 2003, Condoleezza Rice was named to run the Iraq Stabilization Group, tasked with quelling violence in Iraq and Afghanistan and speeding up the reconstruction of both countries.
2003: Co-ownership of House Begins
From 2003, Condoleezza Rice co-owned a house in Palo Alto, California, with Randy Bean.
2003: Received John Heinz Award
In 2003, Condoleezza Rice received the U.S. Senator John Heinz Award for Greatest Public Service by an Elected or Appointed Official, an award given out annually by Jefferson Awards.
2003: Briefed on Enhanced Interrogation Techniques
In 2003, Condoleezza Rice, along with Vice President Dick Cheney and Attorney General John Ashcroft, met with the CIA and were briefed on the use of waterboarding and other methods including week-long sleep deprivation, forced nudity, and the use of stress positions. The Bush administration officials "reaffirmed that the CIA program was lawful and reflected administration policy".
2003: Cheney criticizes Rice on nuclear diplomacy
In 2003, Dick Cheney suggested that Rice had misled President Bush about nuclear diplomacy with North Korea and criticized her advice. He also criticized her for conceding that the Bush administration should not have apologized for a claim the president made in his 2003 State of the Union address.
2003: North Korea Withdrew from Non-Proliferation Treaty
In 2003, North Korea officially withdrew from the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
March 2004: Declined to Testify Before 9/11 Commission
In March 2004, Condoleezza Rice initially declined to testify before the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States (the 9/11 Commission), with the White House claiming executive privilege. However, under pressure, Bush agreed to allow her to testify.
May 2004: Iraq Stabilization Council became nonexistent
By May 2004, The Washington Post reported that the Iraq Stabilization Group, which Condoleezza Rice had been named to run, had become virtually nonexistent.
August 2004: Rice Named World's Most Powerful Woman by Forbes Magazine
In August 2004, Forbes magazine named Condoleezza Rice the world's most powerful woman.
November 16, 2004: Nominated for Secretary of State
On November 16, 2004, George W. Bush nominated Condoleezza Rice to be Secretary of State.
2004: Most powerful woman in the world
In 2004, Condoleezza Rice was ranked as the most powerful woman in the world by Forbes magazine.
2004: Annual Time 100 List
In 2004, Rice appeared on the annual Time 100, Time magazine's list of the world's 100 most influential people.
2004: First National Security Advisor to Campaign for Incumbent President
Leading up to the 2004 presidential election, Condoleezza Rice became the first National Security Advisor to campaign for an incumbent president. She stated that Saddam Hussein's Iraq was part of the circumstances that created the problem on September 11.
January 2005: "Outposts of tyranny"
In January 2005, during Bush's second inaugural ceremonies, Rice first used the term "outposts of tyranny" to refer to countries she thought to threaten world peace and human rights, identifying Cuba, Zimbabwe, Burma and Belarus, as well as Iran and North Korea.
January 2005: Boxer criticizes Rice's loyalty
In January 2005, during Rice's confirmation hearing for U.S. secretary of state, Barbara Boxer stated that Rice's loyalty to the mission to sell the war overwhelmed her respect for the truth.
January 26, 2005: Confirmed as Secretary of State
On January 26, 2005, the Senate confirmed Condoleezza Rice's nomination as Secretary of State by a vote of 85–13. The negative votes were the most cast against any nomination for Secretary of State since 1825, stemming from Senators who wanted to hold Dr. Rice and the Bush administration accountable for failures in Iraq and in the war on terrorism.
March 14, 2005: Rice Declares She Will Not Run for President
In an interview with Tim Russert on March 14, 2005, Rice stated firmly that she would not run for president of the United States.
July 29, 2005: Counterterrorism confronts ideology
On July 29, 2005, Condoleezza Rice delivered a speech asserting that counterterrorism involves confronting the ideologies that fuel terrorism by supporting the universal hope of liberty and the inherent appeal of democracy.
August 2005: Ratings Decreased Following Hurricane Katrina
In August 2005, Condoleezza Rice's ratings decreased following a heated confirmation battle as Secretary of State and after Hurricane Katrina.
August 2005: Rice Named World's Most Powerful Woman by Forbes Magazine
In August 2005, Forbes magazine named Condoleezza Rice the world's most powerful woman for the second year in a row.
August 2005: Belafonte Refers to Bush Administration Blacks as "Black Tyrants"
In August 2005, Harry Belafonte referred to blacks in the Bush administration as "black tyrants," eliciting mixed reactions.
September 14, 2005: Rice Dismisses Criticisms
On September 14, 2005, Condoleezza Rice dismissed criticisms, stating she doesn't need to be told how to be black.
October 2005: Condi vs. Hillary: The Next Great Presidential Race Published
In October 2005, a book titled "Condi vs. Hillary: The Next Great Presidential Race" by Dick Morris and Eileen McGann-Morris, was published, exploring a potential 2008 election scenario between Rice and Hillary Clinton.
October 16, 2005: Rice Again Denies Presidential Run on Meet the Press
On October 16, 2005, on NBC's Meet the Press, Rice once again denied that she would run for president in 2008.
December 18, 2005: Counter-terrorism policy
On December 18, 2005, Condoleezza Rice explained her policy as Secretary of State viewing counter-terrorism as a matter of being preventative, and not merely punitive.
2005: Performance at Kennedy Center
In 2005, Condoleezza Rice accompanied Charity Sunshine Tillemann-Dick at the Kennedy Center for a benefit concert for the Pulmonary Hypertension Association.
2005: Assumed Office as Secretary of State
In 2005, Condoleezza Rice assumed office as Secretary of State.
2005: Secretary of State
In 2005, Condoleezza Rice became the 66th United States Secretary of State.
2005: Most powerful woman in the world
In 2005, Condoleezza Rice was ranked as the most powerful woman in the world by Forbes magazine.
2005: North Korea Agreed to Give Up Nuclear Program
In 2005, North Korea agreed to give up its entire nuclear program in exchange for security guarantees and economic benefits.
January 17, 2006: Laura Bush Implicates Rice as Possible Female President
On January 17, 2006, during an appearance on CNN's The Situation Room, Laura Bush implicated Rice when asked about the possibility of the United States having a female president soon.
March 24, 2006: Laura Bush States Rice Would Make an 'Excellent President'
On March 24, 2006, Laura Bush said during an interview on CNN's Larry King Live that Rice would make an "excellent president," and that she wished Americans could "talk her into running."
August 2006: Rice Named Second Most Powerful Woman by Forbes Magazine
In August 2006, Forbes magazine named Condoleezza Rice the second most powerful woman in the world, behind Angela Merkel.
2006: Second most powerful woman in the world
In 2006, Forbes magazine ranked Condoleezza Rice as the second most powerful woman in the world, following Angela Merkel.
2006: Agreement for Cooperation between US and India
In 2006, Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh announced the Agreement for Cooperation between the United States and India involving peaceful uses of nuclear energy, with Condoleezza Rice involved in the negotiation.
2006: North Korea Test Fired Long Range Missiles
In 2006, North Korea test fired long range missiles, violating the agreement in 2005. The UN Security Council demanded North Korea suspend the program.
2006: Rice asserted she did not recall the July 2001 meeting
In 2006, when asked about the July 2001 meeting, Rice asserted she did not recall the specific meeting, commenting that she had met repeatedly with Tenet that summer about terrorist threats. Moreover, she stated that it was "incomprehensible" to her that she had ignored terrorist threats two months before the September 11 attacks.
January 11, 2007: Boxer comments on Iraq War
On January 11, 2007, during a debate over the war in Iraq, Barbara Boxer commented on who pays the price for the war.
February 1, 2007: Accused of squandering influence
On February 1, 2007, Time magazine accused Rice of squandering her influence, stating her accomplishments as Secretary of State had been modest.
March 19, 2007: Course correction in foreign policy
In its March 19, 2007, issue, Time magazine stated that Rice was executing an unmistakable course correction in U.S. foreign policy.
2007: Another Nuclear Agreement with North Korea
In 2007, Condoleezza Rice was involved in another nuclear agreement with North Korea where North Korea agreed to close its main nuclear reactor in exchange for $400 million in fuel and aid.
2007: Property Arrangement Revealed
In 2007, Glenn Kessler's book "The Confidante: Condoleezza Rice and the Creation of the Bush Legacy" revealed the property arrangement, sparking rumors.
February 22, 2008: Rice Plays Down Vice Presidential Ticket Suggestion
On February 22, 2008, Rice dismissed any suggestion that she might be on the Republican vice presidential ticket.
March 26, 2008: Campaigning for VP nomination
On March 26, 2008, Condoleezza Rice attended Grover Norquist's Americans for Tax Reform conservative leader's meeting. This led Republican strategist Dan Senor to believe she was actively campaigning for the vice presidential nomination.
March 27, 2008: Not interested in running for VP
On March 27, 2008, Condoleezza Rice stated during an interview with The Washington Times that she was "not interested" in running for vice president.
April 6, 2008: Rice's spokesperson denied VP pursuit
On April 6, 2008, Rice's spokesperson denied that Rice was seeking the vice presidential nomination, after Republican strategist Dan Senor said she was campaigning for the role.
April 8, 2008: Rice Denies Interest in Vice Presidential Candidacy
On April 8, 2008, Rice publicly stated that she had no interest in serving as a running mate for John McCain, indicating her intention to return to Stanford University instead.
July 2008: Criticism from John R. Bolton
In July 2008, John R. Bolton criticized Rice and her allies in the Bush Administration, believing they abandoned earlier hard-line principles.
August 2008: Palin selected as McCain's running mate
In August 2008, Sarah Palin was selected as John McCain's running mate, ending speculation about a potential McCain–Rice ticket.
December 2008: Rice praises Clinton's selection as Secretary of State
In December 2008, Condoleezza Rice praised Barack Obama's selection of Hillary Clinton to succeed her as Secretary of State, calling her "terrific" and intelligent.
December 2008: Farewell Interview
In early December 2008, Condoleezza Rice indicated she would return to Stanford and the Hoover Institution.
2008: Barack Obama Elected President
In 2008, Barack Obama was elected president; prior to this, Condoleezza Rice and Colin Powell were the highest-ranking African Americans in the federal executive branch.
January 2009: Plans for Return to Stanford
In January 2009, Condoleezza Rice's plans for a return to campus were elaborated in an interview with the Stanford Report.
January 2009: Appointed to Board of Trustees
In January 2009, outgoing President Bush appointed Condoleezza Rice to a six-year term on the Board of Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
February 2009: Rice Signs Three-Book Deal with Crown Publishers
In February 2009, Rice signed a three-book deal with Crown Publishers for at least $2.5 million. The books were intended to cover her time in the White House and her role in shaping foreign policy.
February 2009: Returned to Stanford University
In February 2009, after her tenure as Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice returned to Stanford University to work as a political science professor and a Thomas and Barbara Stephenson Senior Fellow on Public Policy at the Hoover Institution. She declined an offer to be a Pac-10 Commissioner.
March 1, 2009: Returned to Stanford University
On March 1, 2009, Condoleezza Rice returned to Stanford as a political science professor and senior fellow at the Hoover Institution.
March 2009: Returned to Stanford University
In March 2009, Condoleezza Rice returned to Stanford University as a political science professor and the Thomas and Barbara Stephenson Senior Fellow on Public Policy at the Hoover Institution.
April 2009: Stated she did not authorize torture
In April 2009, Condoleezza Rice stated that she did not authorize the CIA to use torture, but rather conveyed the administration's authorization, subject to the Justice Department's clearance, while at Stanford University.
2009: Appearance on The Tonight Show
In 2009, Condoleezza Rice appeared on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and stated that Led Zeppelin was her favorite band.
2009: Received Thomas D. White National Defense Award
In 2009, Condoleezza Rice received the U.S. Air Force Academy's Thomas D. White National Defense Award for contributions to the defense and security of the United States.
2009: End of Term as Secretary of State
In 2009, Condoleezza Rice's term as the 66th United States Secretary of State came to an end.
August 2010: Received Thomas D. White National Defense Award
In August 2010, Condoleezza Rice received the U.S. Air Force Academy's 2009 Thomas D. White National Defense Award for contributions to the defense and security of the United States.
September 2010: Faculty Member at Stanford Graduate School of Business
In September 2010, Condoleezza Rice became a faculty member of the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a director of its Global Center for Business and the Economy.
October 2010: Met with President Obama
In October 2010, Condoleezza Rice met with President Obama for a discussion on national security issues.
2010: Rice Releases Memoir, Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family
In 2010, Rice released "Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family", a memoir detailing her upbringing.
2010: Supported civil unions
In 2010, Rice stated that she believed marriage is between a man and a woman but also thought there needs to be some way for people to express their desire to live together through civil union.
May 2011: Appeared on 30 Rock
In May 2011, Condoleezza Rice appeared as herself on the NBC sitcom "30 Rock" in the episode "Everything Sunny All the Time Always", engaging in a classical-music duel with Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin).
May 2011: Commented on Osama bin Laden's Death
In May 2011, after the killing of Osama bin Laden, Condoleezza Rice stated that bin Laden's death was "gratifying" and showed that the United States can achieve such successes with patience and persistence.
2011: Rice responds to Rumsfeld's criticism
In 2011, Rice responded to Donald Rumsfeld's criticism, saying that he doesn't know what he's talking about. Rumsfeld had previously portrayed her as a young, inexperienced academic.
2011: Rice Writes 'No Higher Honor: A Memoir of My Years in Washington'
In 2011, Rice wrote "No Higher Honor: A Memoir of My Years in Washington", a memoir of her time in the Bush administration, explaining the title was chosen "because there really is no higher honor than serving your country".
May 2012: Keynote Speaker at SMU Commencement
In May 2012, Condoleezza Rice served as the keynote speaker at the Southern Methodist University commencement ceremony. She also delivered a speech at the 2012 Republican National Convention.
August 2012: Romney chooses Paul Ryan as running mate
In August 2012, Mitt Romney announced that Paul Ryan was chosen as his running-mate, ending speculation that Rice would be his running mate. Rice campaigned for the Romney-Ryan ticket in the general election.
August 20, 2012: Admitted to Augusta National Golf Club
On August 20, 2012, Condoleezza Rice became one of the first two women admitted to Augusta National Golf Club.
October 2013: Rice Selected for College Football Playoff Selection Committee
In October 2013, Rice was chosen as one of the inaugural members of the College Football Playoff selection committee, which stirred some controversy.
2013: Rice Charges Iran with Untrustworthiness
In 2013, Rice accused Iran of being untrustworthy due to the country's decades-long concealment of its nuclear program and its evasive behavior towards the International Atomic Energy Agency.
2013: Rice to Write Book with Henry Holt & Company
In 2013, it was announced that Rice would be writing a book to be published in 2015 by Henry Holt & Company.
March 2014: Ban Bossy campaign
In March 2014, Rice joined and appeared in video spots for the Ban Bossy campaign, a television and social media campaign designed to ban the word "bossy" from general use.
October 2014: Rice Reveals TV Football Habits
In October 2014, Rice revealed that she watched "14 or 15 games every week live on TV on Saturdays and recorded games on Sundays."
2014: Joined Ban Bossy Campaign
In 2014, Condoleezza Rice joined the Ban Bossy campaign as a spokesperson advocating for leadership roles for girls.
2014: Named to the ESPNW Impact 25
In 2014, Condoleezza Rice was named to the ESPNW Impact 25.
2014: Criticized immigration policy
In 2014, Rice criticized the Obama administration from seeking to approve immigration reforms through executive action.
August 2015: Rice to Speak at High Point University's 2016 Commencement
In August 2015, High Point University announced that Condoleezza Rice would be the speaker at the 2016 commencement ceremony.
2015: Called for Investigation by Human Rights Watch
In 2015, Human Rights Watch called for the investigation of Condoleezza Rice for conspiracy to torture as well as other crimes, citing her role in authorizing the use of so-called "enhanced interrogation techniques".
2015: Rice Initially Declines Public Position on Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
In 2015, Rice initially declined to comment publicly on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, but acknowledged that it had some positive aspects while noting the high price paid and the possibility that Iran had already reached threshold status.
2016: Rice's Term on College Football Playoff Committee Expires
At the end of the 2016 college football season, Rice's term on the College Football Playoff selection committee expired.
January 26, 2017: Rice Opines on Trump's Presidency with University of San Francisco
On January 26, 2017, Condoleezza Rice stated during a talk with the University of San Francisco that the United States had entered uncharted territory with President Donald Trump due to his lack of government experience and that the new president should be given time to realize the limitations of his powers.
February 2017: Opposed Trump's travel ban
In February 2017, Rice publicly announced her opposition to the Trump administration's travel ban.
May 2017: Opposes removal of Confederate monuments
In May 2017, Rice said she opposes the removal of Confederate monuments and memorials or the renaming of buildings named after Confederate generals.
2017: Co-ownership of House Ends
Condoleezza Rice co-owned a house with Randy Bean from 2003 to 2017.
2017: Published Book on Democracy
In 2017, Condoleezza Rice wrote the book, Democracy: Stories from the Long Road to Freedom, reflecting on her family history and experiences with racial segregation.
2017: Rice Releases Democracy: Stories from the Long Road to Freedom
In 2017, Rice released "Democracy: Stories from the Long Road to Freedom", a book advocating for democracy over totalitarianism or authoritarianism.
November 18, 2018: Rice Considered for Cleveland Browns Head Coach
On November 18, 2018, it was reported that Rice was being considered as a candidate for the Cleveland Browns' head coach position. The report sparked jokes and outcry, due to her lack of coaching experience. The Browns and Rice both denied the report.
2018: Rice Comments on North Korea and Kim Jong Un
In 2018, Rice described North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's overtures to South Korea as "clever" and expressed concern that he was more isolated and reckless than his father. She supported negotiations with North Korea ahead of the Singapore Summit, but warned that the US should "go step by step, make sure there's good verification of everything the North Koreans are doing, and keep your eye on the prize of denuclearization. Because what we want to do is stop them short of threatening the American homeland."
2018: Possible Trump Replacement
In 2018, after the release of the Access Hollywood tapes, Reince Priebus suggested Donald Trump drop out of the presidential race, with Mike Pence replacing him and Condoleezza Rice as Pence's running mate.
September 2019: Rice Publicly Dislikes Trump's Rhetoric
In September 2019, Rice publicly criticized President Trump's rhetoric, especially concerning immigration, cautioning him to be more careful due to the sensitivity of race relations in America.
January 2020: Announced as Next Director of the Hoover Institution
In January 2020, it was announced that Condoleezza Rice would succeed Thomas W. Gilligan as the next director of the Hoover Institution.
September 1, 2020: Director of the Hoover Institution
On September 1, 2020, Condoleezza Rice succeeded Thomas W. Gilligan as the next director of the Hoover Institution.
2020: Bush wrote-in Rice for 2020 election
In 2020, George W. Bush revealed he wrote-in Condoleezza Rice in the 2020 election, but she told him she "would refuse to accept the office."
2020: Director of Hoover Institution
Since 2020, Condoleezza Rice has served as the 8th director of Stanford University's Hoover Institution.
August 2021: Rice Argues U.S. Withdrew from Afghanistan Too Quickly
In August 2021, Rice authored an op-ed in which she contended that the United States withdrew from Afghanistan prematurely and denounced the notion that Afghans were responsible for the Taliban's takeover as a "corrosive and deeply unfair narrative".
April 2022: Rice Attends Madeleine Albright's Funeral
In April 2022, Rice attended Madeleine Albright's funeral and delivered a reading from the Bible.
July 11, 2022: Joined Denver Broncos Ownership Group
On July 11, 2022, Condoleezza Rice joined the Walton-Penner ownership group, including S. Robson Walton, Greg Penner, Carrie Walton Penner, Mellody Hobson, and Sir Lewis Hamilton, which agreed to buy the NFL team, the Denver Broncos, for $4.65 billion.
August 9, 2022: NFL Approved Broncos Purchase
On August 9, 2022, NFL owners approved the purchase of the Denver Broncos by the Walton-Penner ownership group, which included Condoleezza Rice.
2023: Rice Stresses Need for Candidates to Understand Ukraine Conflict
In 2023, after criticism of US support for Ukraine from former President Trump and Governor DeSantis, Rice emphasized the importance of presidential candidates understanding the essence of the conflict in Ukraine, framing it as defending a rules-based system where might does not equal right.
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