1. A devout Christian
According to those close to her, the talented politician Hillary Clinton is also a firm believer in the Christian Bible. Wherever she goes, she always carries a Bible in her bag. This shows her deep faith. In addition, she enjoys reading detective novels for leisure.


2. Has not driven a car for over 20 years
Though she is known as a strong and decisive woman in the political realm, few know that Hillary Clinton has not driven a car for over 20 years, since 1996. She admits that she is afraid of the sensation of driving or navigating traffic. Furthermore, according to Lewis Lukens, who managed Clinton during her tenure as Secretary of State, she preferred using a Blackberry to compose emails instead of using a computer.


3. Worked a "fish gutting" job while in school
Before becoming a powerful and successful figure in American politics, Hillary Clinton worked various part-time jobs as a student to make ends meet. One of her jobs was at a canned food factory in Alaska, where she worked as a "fish gutter" to earn extra money. However, after a while, she was forced to quit due to her complaints about the unsanitary working conditions that were harming workers' health. Like many successful figures in the world, Hillary Clinton faced many life challenges before reaching the prestigious position she holds today.


4. Requested an office in the West Wing of the White House
When Hillary Clinton was First Lady of the United States in the 1990s, she requested to have her office in the West Wing of the White House, which partially reflected her political ambitions. The West Wing is traditionally home to key meeting rooms and is considered the power center of the White House. In contrast, the East Wing had been designated for First Ladies since 1977. However, when President Bill Clinton took office, Hillary was granted her request and had her office placed in the West Wing.


5. Supported the Republican Party in 1960
Although Hillary Clinton was a prominent candidate for the Democratic Party in 2016, she was once a supporter of the Republican Party before 1960. She shared that, influenced by her father and a beloved teacher, she began campaigning for the Republican Party at the age of 13 in southern Chicago. Later, while studying at Wellesley College, she was elected President of the College Republicans. However, after 1960, she became disillusioned with the Republican Party's stance on democracy and human rights, leading her to switch her allegiance to the Democratic Party.


6. Won a Grammy Award in 1997
In addition to being a skilled politician, Hillary Clinton is also a captivating and talented speaker. She is the author of several bestselling memoirs. While studying at Yale Law School, she focused on child development and earned a degree in the field in 1976. Her eloquent speeches and deep knowledge led her to win a Grammy Award in 1997 for the audiobook of her book, 'It Takes a Village.' The Grammy is considered one of the most prestigious awards in the world, and this recognition further enhanced Hillary Clinton's accomplished career.


7. The World's Second Most Powerful Woman
Although she did not win the U.S. presidential race, Hillary Clinton's political acumen and influence have left a significant mark on both America and the world. With her sharp political mind and the impact she had on the U.S. economy and society, Clinton has been consistently ranked among the 100 most powerful women in the world. In 2016, she was honored as the second most powerful woman globally by the renowned magazine Forbes. Her achievements in a male-dominated political sphere have earned her widespread admiration and support from women worldwide for her remarkable political career.


8. Once Dreamed of Becoming a NASA Astronaut
Not only did Hillary Clinton aspire to become a globally influential politician, but from a young age, she also dreamed of being a NASA astronaut. In 1960, she applied to join the astronaut program, driven by a desire to explore the Moon. However, at that time, NASA still limited the participation of women in the astronaut corps due to various reasons. Her dream of conquering space never came true, which likely remains a regret for her, especially when in 1983, NASA accepted its first female astronaut, Sally Ride, into its renowned astronaut team.


