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How Clinton redefined the role of first lady

Clip: 7/26/2016 | 7m 14s

How Hillary Clinton emerged more resilient after turbulent White House years.

Hillary Clinton, who hopes to become the first woman president, has been breaking glass ceilings for years: The first First Lady to hold a graduate degree and first to run for office. She was also the first to testify before a grand jury during her husband’s turbulent two-term tenure, pocked by impeachment and the Lewinsky scandal. It’s all in Day 2 of our look at her journey to Philadelphia.

07/26/2016 | Rating NR

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