History of Condoleezza Rice in Timeline
Condoleezza Rice is a prominent American diplomat and political scientist, currently serving as the director of Stanford University's Hoover Institution. A Republican, she held significant roles in the George W. Bush administration, including as the 66th United States Secretary of State (2005-2009) and the 19th U.S. National Security Advisor (2001-2005). Rice made history as 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 executive branch. Upon becoming Secretary of State, she was the highest-ranking woman in U.S. presidential line of succession at the time.
1952: Jim Crow Alabama
In 1952, Condoleezza Rice's father was unable to register to vote as a Democrat in Jim Crow Alabama.
November 14, 1954: Birth of Condoleezza Rice
On November 14, 1954, Condoleezza Rice was born. She is an American diplomat and political scientist who has held several high-profile positions in the U.S. government.
September 15, 1963: Sixteenth Street Baptist Church Bombing
On September 15, 1963, Condoleezza Rice's schoolmate Denise McNair, aged 11, was murdered in the bombing of the primarily black Sixteenth Street Baptist Church by white supremacists.
1963: Remembers Bombing of 16th Street Baptist Church
In 1963, Condoleezza Rice recalls the bombing of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, where she heard and felt the explosion a few blocks away at her father's church, resulting in the death of her friend Denise McNair and three other young girls.
1967: Family moved to Denver
In 1967, Condoleezza Rice's family moved to Denver, Colorado.
1971: Graduation from St. Mary's Academy
In 1971, at the age of 16, Condoleezza Rice graduated from St. Mary's Academy, an all-girls Catholic high school in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado.
1974: Induction into Phi Beta Kappa and B.A. Degree
In 1974, at age 19, Condoleezza Rice was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa society and received a B.A. degree cum laude in political science from the University of Denver.
1975: Obtained M.A. degree
In 1975, Condoleezza Rice obtained an M.A. degree in political science from the University of Notre Dame.
1977: First work in 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 to 1981, 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: Continued Fellowship at Stanford
In 1981, Condoleezza Rice continued her fellowship at Stanford University. This marked the beginning of her academic affiliation with the university.
1981: Hired by Stanford University
In 1981, Condoleezza Rice was hired by Stanford University as an assistant professor of political science.
1981: Received Ph.D.
In 1981, at age 26, Condoleezza Rice received her Ph.D. in political science from the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver.
1982: Changed Political Affiliation
In 1982, Condoleezza Rice changed her political affiliation from Democrat to Republican.
1985: Death of Mother
In 1985, Condoleezza Rice's mother, Angelena Rice, died of breast cancer at the age of 61, when Rice was 30.
1985: North Korea Signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
In 1985, North Korea signed the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
1985: Meeting of Arms Control Experts
In 1985, at a meeting of arms control experts at Stanford, Condoleezza Rice's performance attracted 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: Joined George H. W. Bush's administration
In 1989, Condoleezza Rice joined President George H. W. Bush's administration as director, and then senior director, of Soviet and East European affairs in the National Security Council, also serving as a special assistant to the president for national security affairs.
1989: Father's Remarriage
In 1989, Condoleezza Rice's father, John Wesley Rice, married Clara Bailey.
1989: Joined National Security Council
In 1989, with the election of George H. W. Bush, Brent Scowcroft became National Security Advisor and asked Condoleezza Rice to become his Soviet expert on the United States National Security Council.
March 1991: Served in President George H. W. Bush's administration
Until March 1991, 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, during the fall of the Berlin Wall and the final days of the Soviet Union.
1991: Returned to Stanford and Joined Transamerica Board
In 1991, Condoleezza Rice returned to Stanford University and was taken under the wing of George Shultz. She was also appointed to the board of Transamerica Corporation.
1991: Returned to Stanford and appointed to bipartisan committee
In 1991, Condoleezza Rice returned to her teaching position at Stanford while consulting on the former Soviet Bloc for various clients. Later that year, California governor Pete Wilson appointed her to a committee to draw new state legislative and congressional districts.
1992: Founded Center for New Generation
In 1992, Condoleezza Rice founded the Center for New Generation, an after-school program designed to improve the high school graduation rates in East Palo Alto and eastern Menlo Park, California.
1992: Appointed to Hewlett-Packard and Chevron Boards
In 1992, Condoleezza Rice was appointed to the boards of Chevron Corporation and Hewlett-Packard.
1992: Volunteered on Search Committee
In 1992, at Stanford, Condoleezza Rice volunteered to serve on the search committee to replace outgoing president Donald Kennedy.
1993: Chevron Supertanker Named After Rice
In 1993, Chevron named a 129,000-ton supertanker SS Condoleezza Rice in honor of her work for the company.
1993: End of Associate Professorship
In 1993, Condoleezza Rice concluded her time as associate professor at Stanford University.
1993: Appointed as Stanford Provost
In 1993, Gerhard Casper appointed Condoleezza Rice as Stanford's provost, making her the first female, first African-American, and youngest provost in Stanford's history. She was also granted tenure and became a full professor.
1994: Agreement between the United States and North Korea
In 1994, an agreement was reached between the United States and North Korea, in which North Korea agreed to freeze and eventually dismantle its graphite moderated nuclear reactors in exchange for international aid.
1997: Served on the Federal Advisory Committee
In 1997, Condoleezza Rice served on the Federal Advisory Committee on Gender–Integrated Training in the Military.
1999: Time 100 Retrospective
In 1999, Condoleezza Rice has appeared four times 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 National Security Advisor, becoming the first woman to hold the position, and stepped down from her position at Stanford.
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: Foreign policy advisor for George W. Bush's campaign
During George W. Bush's 2000 presidential election campaign, Condoleezza Rice took a leave of absence from Stanford University to serve as his foreign policy advisor, leading a group called the Vulcans and giving a speech at the Republican National Convention.
2000: Republican National Convention
In 2000, Condoleezza Rice spoke at the Republican National Convention about her father's experience with the Democratic party in Jim Crow Alabama in 1952.
2000: Death of Father
In 2000, Condoleezza Rice's father, John Wesley Rice, died at the age of 77.
2000: Views on Abortion
In 2000, while helping President Bush in his campaign, Condoleezza Rice expressed libertarian views on government involvement in abortion issues, supporting parental choice, parental notification, and a ban on late-term abortions. Rice also stated that she would not want the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion, Roe v. Wade, to be overturned.
January 15, 2001: Resignation from Chevron
On January 15, 2001, Condoleezza Rice resigned from her position as head of Chevron's committee on public policy to become National Security Advisor to President George W. Bush. Chevron had named an oil tanker after her, Condoleezza Rice, but it was later renamed Altair Voyager due to controversy.
July 10, 2001: Met with CIA director George Tenet about potential al Qaeda attack
On July 10, 2001, Condoleezza Rice held an "emergency meeting" at the White House with CIA director George Tenet to discuss the potential threat of an impending al Qaeda attack; she then requested Tenet to present the matter to Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and Attorney General John Ashcroft.
August 6, 2001: Characterized President's Daily Brief 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, stating it was based on old reporting.
September 11, 2001: Scheduled to outline new national security policy
On September 11, 2001, Condoleezza Rice was scheduled to outline a new national security policy emphasizing missile defense and downplaying stateless terrorism.
2001: Root of September 11 attacks
As Secretary of State, Rice characterized the September 11 attacks in 2001 as 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: Accompanies Yo-Yo Ma
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: Met with CIA director George Tenet to convey approval of waterboarding
On July 17, 2002, Condoleezza Rice met with CIA director George Tenet to convey the Bush administration's approval of the proposed waterboarding of alleged Al Qaeda leader Abu Zubaydah.
December 8, 2002: Iraq delivered its declaration of weapons of mass destruction to the United Nations
After Iraq delivered its declaration of weapons of mass destruction to the United Nations on December 8, 2002, Condoleezza Rice wrote an editorial for The New York Times entitled "Why We Know Iraq Is Lying".
2002: North Korea Revealed Secret Nuclear Weapons Program
In 2002, North Korea revealed they were operating a secret nuclear weapons program that violated the 1994 agreement.
2002: Black Community Views
In a 2002 survey, then National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice was viewed favorably by 41% of black respondents, but another 40% did not know Rice well enough to rate her.
January 10, 2003: Rice's statement on Iraqi nuclear capabilities
In a January 10, 2003, interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer, Condoleezza Rice stated that "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, The Washington Post reported that Condoleezza Rice was involved in crafting President Bush's position on race-based preferences, advocating for race to be considered as one factor among others in university admissions policies.
October 2003: Named to run the Iraq Stabilization Group
In October 2003, Condoleezza Rice was appointed to lead the Iraq Stabilization Group with the mission to quell violence and expedite reconstruction in Iraq and Afghanistan.
2003: Co-ownership of House
From 2003, Condoleezza Rice co-owned a house in Palo Alto, California, with Randy Bean.
2003: Received the U.S. Senator 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.
2003: Briefed on waterboarding and other methods
In 2003, Condoleezza Rice, along with Vice President Dick Cheney and Attorney General John Ashcroft, were briefed on the CIA's use of waterboarding and other interrogation methods, and they reaffirmed that the CIA program was lawful and reflected administration policy.
2003: Cheney Suggests Rice Misled President on Nuclear Diplomacy
In 2003, Dick Cheney suggested that Condoleezza Rice misled the president about nuclear diplomacy with North Korea, calling her advice "utterly misleading." He also criticized her for clashing with White House advisers on the tone of the president's speeches on Iraq and wrote that she, as the secretary of state, ruefully conceded to him that the Bush administration should not have apologized for a claim the president made in his 2003 State of the Union address, on Saddam's supposed search for yellowcake uranium..
2003: North Korea Withdrew from the Non-Proliferation Treaty
In 2003, North Korea officially withdrew from the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
March 2004: Declined to testify before the 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), citing executive privilege, but later agreed under pressure from President Bush.
May 2004: The Washington Post reported that the council had become virtually nonexistent
By May 2004, The Washington Post reported that the Iraq Stabilization Group, which Condoleezza Rice was named to run, had become virtually nonexistent.
November 16, 2004: Nominated to be Secretary of State
On November 16, 2004, Condoleezza Rice was nominated by President Bush to be Secretary of State.
2004: Time 100 Annual List
In 2004, Condoleezza Rice has appeared four times on the Time 100, Time magazine's list of the world's 100 most influential people.
2004: Ranked Most Powerful Woman by Forbes
In 2004, Condoleezza Rice was ranked as the most powerful woman in the world by Forbes magazine.
2004: Campained for incumbent president
Leading up to the 2004 presidential election, Condoleezza Rice became the first National Security Advisor to actively campaign for an incumbent president, arguing that Saddam Hussein's Iraq contributed to the circumstances that led to the September 11 attacks.
January 2005: Barbara Boxer Criticizes Rice at Confirmation Hearing
During Condoleezza Rice's confirmation hearing for U.S. Secretary of State in January 2005, California Democratic senator Barbara Boxer criticized Rice, stating that her loyalty to selling the war in Iraq overwhelmed her respect for the truth.
January 2005: Rice Uses "Outposts of Tyranny" Term
In January 2005, during President Bush's second inaugural ceremonies, Condoleezza Rice first used the term "outposts of tyranny" to describe countries she viewed as threats to world peace and human rights, identifying Cuba, Zimbabwe, Burma, Belarus, Iran, and North Korea as such outposts.
January 26, 2005: Senate confirmed nomination 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, with negative votes stemming from concerns about her role in Iraq and the war on terrorism.
July 29, 2005: Rice addresses ideology of hatred in foreign societies
In a speech given on July 29, 2005, Condoleezza Rice asserted that securing America from terrorist attack is more than a matter of law enforcement and that the ideology of hatred in foreign societies should be confronted by supporting the universal hope of liberty and the inherent appeal of democracy.
August 2005: Ratings Decrease After Hurricane Katrina
In August 2005, Condoleezza Rice's ratings decreased following Hurricane Katrina.
August 2005: Harry Belafonte Refers to Blacks in Bush Administration as 'Black Tyrants'
In August 2005, Harry Belafonte referred to blacks in the Bush administration as "black tyrants," sparking mixed reactions.
September 14, 2005: Rice Dismisses Criticism
During a September 14, 2005 interview, Condoleezza Rice dismissed criticisms of her stances and statements on various issues, saying, "Why would I worry about something like that? ... The fact of the matter is I've been black all my life. Nobody needs to tell me how to be black."
December 18, 2005: Rice discusses counter-terrorism policy
In an interview on December 18, 2005, Condoleezza Rice stated that counter-terrorism should be preventative, not punitive, as the success of a terrorist crime results in numerous deaths.
2005: Accompanies Charity Sunshine Tillemann-Dick
In 2005, Condoleezza Rice accompanied Charity Sunshine Tillemann-Dick for a benefit concert for the Pulmonary Hypertension Association at the Kennedy Center in Washington.
2005: Assumed Office as Secretary of State
In 2005, Condoleezza Rice assumed office as Secretary of State.
2005: Ranked Most Powerful Woman by Forbes
In 2005, Condoleezza Rice was ranked as the most powerful woman in the world by Forbes magazine.
2005: North Korea agreed to give up its entire nuclear program
In 2005, North Korea agreed to give up its entire nuclear program in exchange for security guarantees and economic benefits to ensure its survival.
2006: Ranked Number Two by Forbes
In 2006, Condoleezza Rice was ranked as the second most powerful woman in the world by Forbes magazine, following Angela Merkel.
2006: Agreement for Cooperation between the United States 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. Condoleezza Rice, as Secretary of State, was involved in the negotiation of this agreement.
2006: North Korea Test Fired Long Range Missiles
In 2006, despite the agreement in 2005, North Korea test fired long range missiles, leading the UN Security Council to demand North Korea suspend the program.
2006: Asserted she did not recall specific July 2001 meeting
In 2006, when questioned about the July 2001 meeting with George Tenet, Condoleezza Rice asserted she did not recall that specific meeting, stating she had met repeatedly with Tenet that summer about terrorist threats and found it "incomprehensible" that she would ignore terrorist threats before the September 11 attacks.
January 11, 2007: Boxer Debates the War in Iraq
On January 11, 2007, during a debate over the war in Iraq, Barbara Boxer questioned who would pay the price for the war, highlighting the American military and their families.
February 1, 2007: Time Accuses Rice of Squandering Influence
On February 1, 2007, Time magazine accused Condoleezza Rice of squandering her influence, stating that her accomplishments as Secretary of State have been modest and that U.S. prestige has declined.
March 19, 2007: Time Notes Rice's Course Correction
On March 19, 2007, Time magazine followed up by stating that Condoleezza Rice was "executing an unmistakable course correction in U.S. foreign policy."
2007: Nuclear Agreement with North Korea
In 2007, Condoleezza Rice was involved in another nuclear agreement with North Korea (Pyongyang) 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, the property arrangement between Condoleezza Rice and Randy Bean was first revealed in Glenn Kessler's book "The Confidante: Condoleezza Rice and the Creation of the Bush Legacy", sparking rumors about the nature of their relationship.
February 22, 2008: Rice plays down suggestion about being on Republican vice presidential ticket
On February 22, 2008, Condoleezza Rice downplayed any suggestion that she may be on the Republican vice presidential ticket, stating that she has not seen herself running for elected office in the United States.
March 26, 2008: Rice attends Grover Norquist's Americans for Tax Reform conservative leader's meeting
On March 26, 2008, Condoleezza Rice's attendance of Grover Norquist's Americans for Tax Reform conservative leader's meeting served as the basis for the assessment that she has been actively campaigning for the vice presidential nomination.
March 27, 2008: Rice says she is not interested in running for vice president
During an interview with The Washington Times on March 27, 2008, Condoleezza Rice said she was "not interested" in running for vice president.
April 6, 2008: Dan Senor says Rice has been actively campaigning for the vice presidential nomination
On April 6, 2008, Republican strategist Dan Senor said that Condi Rice had been actively, campaigning for the vice presidential nomination.
July 2008: Bolton Criticizes Bush Administration Reversals
In July 2008, John R. Bolton criticized Condoleezza Rice and her allies in the Bush Administration for abandoning hard-line principles, stating that these reversals destroyed credibility.
August 2008: McCain selects Sarah Palin as running mate
In August 2008, the speculation about a potential McCain–Rice ticket finally ended when then-Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska was selected as McCain's running-mate.
December 2008: Farewell Interview
In early December 2008, Condoleezza Rice indicated she would return to Stanford and the Hoover Institution after leaving her position as Secretary of State.
December 2008: Rice praises Obama's selection of Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State
In early December 2008, Condoleezza Rice praised President-elect Barack Obama's selection of New York senator Hillary Clinton to succeed her as Secretary of State, calling her "terrific".
January 2009: Plans for Stanford Return
In January 2009, Rice's plans for a return to Stanford 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: Declined Pac-10 Commissioner position
In February 2009, Condoleezza Rice was considered for the open Pac-10 Commissioner position, but she chose to return to Stanford University as a political science professor and fellow at the Hoover Institution.
February 2009: Rice signs a three-book deal
In February 2009, it was made public that Condoleezza Rice had signed an agreement for three books with Crown Publishers, valued at a minimum of $2.5 million.
March 1, 2009: Return to Stanford as Professor
On March 1, 2009, Condoleezza Rice returned to Stanford as a political science professor and senior fellow at the Hoover Institution.
March 2009: Return to Stanford University
In March 2009, Condoleezza Rice returned to Stanford University as a political science professor and a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution.
April 2009: Stated she did not authorize the CIA to use torture
In April 2009, Condoleezza Rice stated that she did not authorize the CIA to use torture, but rather conveyed the administration's policy authorization subject to Justice Department clearance, under the understanding that it did not violate obligations under the Convention Against Torture.
2009: Received the U.S. Air Force Academy's 2009 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 her contributions to the defense and security of the United States.
2009: Appears on The Tonight Show
In 2009, Condoleezza Rice stated that Led Zeppelin was her favorite band during an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
August 2010: Received the U.S. Air Force Academy's 2009 Thomas D. White National Defense Award
In August 2010, Condoleezza Rice was formally presented with the U.S. Air Force Academy's 2009 Thomas D. White National Defense Award for her contributions to the defense and security of the United States.
September 2010: Joined 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 for discussion on national security issues
In October 2010, Condoleezza Rice met with President Obama to discuss national security issues. She also participated in the groundbreaking of the George W. Bush Presidential Center.
2010: Rice releases "Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family"
In 2010, Condoleezza Rice released her book "Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family", which is about her upbringing.
2010: Rice Supports Civil Unions
In 2010, while Condoleezza Rice stated she did not support same-sex marriage, she expressed support for civil unions as a way for same-sex couples to express their desire to live together.
May 2011: Commented on Osama bin Laden's death and US involvement in Afghanistan
In May 2011, Condoleezza Rice commented on Osama bin Laden's death, stating that it brought an important chapter to a close for the US. She argued against removing troops from Afghanistan until the US finished helping the country develop more decent governance. Also in May 2011, Rice appeared as herself on the NBC sitcom "30 Rock" in the fifth-season episode "Everything Sunny All the Time Always".
2011: Rice Responds to Rumsfeld's Criticism
In 2011, Condoleezza Rice responded to Donald Rumsfeld's portrayal of her as a young, inexperienced academic, stating that he "doesn't know what he's talking about." She addressed the issue in her book, detailing disagreements over Pentagon coordination.
2011: Rice releases "No Higher Honor: A Memoir of My Years in Washington"
In 2011, Condoleezza Rice wrote "No Higher Honor: A Memoir of My Years in Washington", a memoir of her time in the Bush administration.
May 2012: Keynote speaker at Southern Methodist University commencement ceremony
In May 2012, Condoleezza Rice was the keynote speaker at the Southern Methodist University commencement ceremony. She also delivered a speech at the 2012 Republican National Convention, which was praised as the best speech of the convention.
August 2012: Romney chooses Paul Ryan as his running-mate
In August 2012, speculation about Rice becoming vice president ended when Mitt Romney announced that Representative Paul Ryan was chosen as his running-mate.
August 20, 2012: Admitted to Augusta National Golf Club
On August 20, 2012, Condoleezza Rice became one of the first two women to be admitted as members to Augusta National Golf Club.
October 2013: Rice selected for College Football Playoff selection committee
In October 2013, Condoleezza Rice was chosen as one of the initial thirteen members of the College Football Playoff selection committee.
2013: Rice charged Iran with untrustworthiness
In 2013, Condoleezza Rice accused Iran of being untrustworthy due to decades of concealing its nuclear program and misleading the International Atomic Energy Agency.
2013: Rice to write a book to be published in 2015
In 2013, it was announced that Condoleezza Rice was writing a book that would be published in 2015 by Henry Holt & Company.
March 2014: Rice Joins Ban Bossy Campaign
In March 2014, Condoleezza Rice joined and appeared in video spots for the Ban Bossy campaign, a television and social media campaign aimed at banning the word "bossy" due to its harmful effects on young girls. The campaign also included a website with training material, leadership tips, and an online pledge.
October 2014: Rice reveals her football viewing habits
In October 2014, Condoleezza Rice shared that she watches "14 or 15 games every week live on TV on Saturdays and recorded games on Sundays."
2014: Criticizes Obama Administration Immigration Reform
In 2014, Condoleezza Rice criticized the Obama administration for seeking to approve immigration reforms through executive action.
2014: Joined Ban Bossy campaign
In 2014, Condoleezza Rice joined the Ban Bossy campaign as a spokesperson, advocating for girls to take on leadership roles.
2014: Named to ESPNW Impact 25
In 2014, Condoleezza Rice was named to the ESPNW Impact 25.
August 2015: Rice to speak at High Point University commencement
In August 2015, High Point University announced that Condoleezza Rice would be the speaker at the 2016 commencement ceremony.
2015: Human Rights Watch called for the investigation of Rice
In 2015, Human Rights Watch called for the investigation of Condoleezza Rice for conspiracy to torture and other crimes, citing her role in authorizing the use of "enhanced interrogation techniques".
2016: Rice's term on the committee expired
Condoleezza Rice's term on the College Football Playoff selection committee expired at the conclusion of the 2016 college football season.
January 26, 2017: Rice speaks with the University of San Francisco
On January 26, 2017, Condoleezza Rice participated in a talk with the University of San Francisco and shared her opinion that the United States had entered "uncharted territory" with President Donald Trump, due to his inexperience in government.
February 2017: Opposes Trump Administration's Travel Ban
In February 2017, Condoleezza Rice publicly announced her opposition to the Trump administration's travel ban.
May 2017: Opposes Removal of Confederate Monuments
In May 2017, Condoleezza Rice stated she opposes the removal of Confederate monuments and memorials or renaming buildings named after Confederate generals, arguing that sanitizing history is a bad thing.
2017: End of House Co-ownership
From 2003 to 2017, Condoleezza Rice co-owned a house in Palo Alto, California, with Randy Bean.
2017: Publication of 'Democracy: Stories from the Long Road to Freedom'
In 2017, Condoleezza Rice published her book, "Democracy: Stories from the Long Road to Freedom", where she discusses her family history and experiences with racial segregation.
2017: Rice releases "Democracy: Stories from the Long Road to Freedom"
In 2017, Condoleezza Rice released the book "Democracy: Stories from the Long Road to Freedom", which supports democracy over totalitarianism or authoritarianism.
November 18, 2018: Rice considered for Cleveland Browns head coach position
On November 18, 2018, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that Condoleezza Rice was being considered as a candidate in the Cleveland Browns' head coach search, leading to jokes and controversy due to her lack of coaching experience.
2018: Rice considered as Mike Pence's running mate
According to Bob Woodward's 2018 book Fear: Trump in the White House, Condoleezza Rice agreed to be Mike Pence's running mate.
2018: Rice comments on North Korea
In 2018, Condoleezza Rice said that the Trump administration was "painting a very bleak picture for the Chinese" and that the cabinet saw the region as the only country with leverage over North Korea. She also called decisions by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to make overtures to the South Koreans "clever".
September 2019: Rice Dislikes Trump's Rhetoric
In September 2019, Condoleezza Rice publicly expressed her disapproval of President Trump's rhetoric, particularly on immigration, and cautioned him to be more careful with his words due to the sensitivity of race relations in America.
January 2020: Succession as Director of Hoover Institution Announced
In January 2020, it was announced that Condoleezza Rice would succeed Thomas W. Gilligan as the next director of the Hoover Institution on September 1, 2020.
September 1, 2020: Director of the Hoover Institution
On September 1, 2020, Condoleezza Rice became the director of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University, succeeding Thomas W. Gilligan.
2020: Bush wrote-in Rice in the 2020 election
While promoting his book Out of Many, One: Portraits of America's Immigrants, former President Bush revealed he wrote-in Condoleezza Rice in the 2020 election, but Rice refused to accept the office.
August 2021: Rice critiques the US withdrawal from Afghanistan
In August 2021, Condoleezza Rice penned an op-ed arguing that the United States withdrew from Afghanistan too rapidly and criticized the narrative that blamed Afghans for the Taliban's takeover.
April 2022: Rice attends Madeleine Albright's funeral
In April 2022, Condoleezza Rice was present at Madeleine Albright's funeral, where she delivered a reading from the Bible.
July 11, 2022: Joined Walton-Penner ownership group to buy Denver Broncos
On July 11, 2022, Condoleezza Rice joined the Walton-Penner ownership group, along with others, in an agreement to purchase the Denver Broncos NFL team for $4.65 billion.
August 9, 2022: NFL approved purchase of the Denver Broncos by Walton-Penner group
On August 9, 2022, the NFL owners gave their approval for the Walton-Penner group's acquisition of the Denver Broncos.
2023: Rice comments on US support for Ukraine
In 2023, Condoleezza Rice addressed criticisms from former President Trump and Governor DeSantis regarding U.S. support for Ukraine, emphasizing the necessity for presidential candidates to grasp the core principle of the conflict.
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