Acheson was attacked for his role in shaping foreign policy during the Cold War, while being criticized for his accent. Perhaps most critical, the creation of the National Security Council in the late 1940s shifted foreign policy into the White House. Which makes for yet another notable distinction for Clinton to add to her political resume if she wins. For almost twenty years, Hillary Rodham Clinton put her political aspirations on hold when she moved to Arkansas to marry Bill Clinton, who would become the country's 42nd president. The former New York senator, secretary of state and Democratic nominee for president would be the first woman to hold the office if she is elected.

Source: Washington Post November 08, 2016 16:34 UTC