Condoleezza Rice

Condoleezza Rice, born November 14, 1954, is an American diplomat and political scientist who served as the 19th National Security Advisor from 2001 to 2005, and the 66th Secretary of State from 2005 to 2009. She is the current director of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. A member of the Republican party, Rice was the first African-American Secretary of State and the first ever woman National Security Advisor in American history. Rice has had a long career working in academia and politics and has had a huge impact on the United State’s internal and external policies since the late 1990s.

Fast Facts

Full Name:

Condoleezza Rice

Nickname:

Warrior Princess

Birth date:

November 14, 1954

Age:

69

Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio

Height:

5' 6"

Relationship Status:

Single

Net Worth:

$12 million

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Background

Condoleezza Rice was born in Birmingham, Alabama in the racially segregated South to parents Angelena Rice, a high school teacher, and John Wesley Rice Jr., a high school guidance counselor, Presbyterian minister, and dean of students at Stillman College. Rice graduated from high school at the age of 16 in 1971. She subsequently enrolled at the University of Denver, where her father worked as assistant dean. Though she initially majored in music, Rice eventually switched to political science after attending an International Politics course taught by Josef Korbel. In 1974, at the age of 19, she was awarded a bachelor’s degree in political science. She also obtained a master’s degree in political science from the University of Notre Dame in 1975.

Rice began working at the State Department in 1977 as an intern in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. At 26, she received her Ph.D. in political science from the University of Denver. She served as the 19th National Security Advisor from 2001 to 2005, and the 66th Secretary of State from 2005 to 2009, all under the Bush administration. She is the current director of the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. A member of the Republican party, Rice was the first African-American Secretary of State and the first ever woman National Security Advisor in American history. Rice has had a long career working in academia and politics and has had a huge impact on the United State’s internal and external policies since the late 1990s.

Career timeline

1977
Rice Interns at the State Department

Rice works as an intern at the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

1989
Director of Soviet and East European Affairs

Rice is appointed as the Director of Soviet and East European Affairs of the National Security Council.

2001
Becoming the National Security Advisor

Rice is appointed the National Security Advisor in the Bush administration.

2005
Secretary of State

Rice is appointed Secretary of State.

Why We Love Condoleezza Rice

  1. She succeeded in the face of adversity

    Rice grew up as a Black woman in a racially segregated society. Despite this, she achieved great things.

  2. She is a trailblazer

    As the first Black National Security Advisor and the first woman to become Secretary of State, Rice is a trailblazer. She is a great inspiration to all.

  3. She is incredibly intelligent

    You may not agree with her political stance and beliefs. However, her incredible intelligence is undeniable.

5 Surprising Facts

  1. She wanted to be a concert pianist

    Though Rice carved a political career for herself, she initially wanted to be a concert pianist.

  2. She was initially a democrat

    Rice was a Democrat until 1982.

  3. She is pro-choice

    Rice is against the Supreme Court overturning the Roe v. Wade decision.

  4. Same-sex marriage

    Rice does not support same-sex marriage.

  5. She used to learn ballet

    Rice began ballet lessons when she was just three years old.

Condoleezza Rice FAQs

What nationality is Condoleezza Rice?

She is American.

Does Condoleezza Rice speak Russian?

Yes, she does!

How old is Condoleezza Rice right now?

She is 67 years old in 2022.

Condoleezza Rice’s birthday dates

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