Biden, Clintons to lead tributes to deceased Secretary of State Madeleine Albright -Breaking
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© Reuters. FILEPHOTO: Madeleine Albright (Secretary of State) speaks to journalists following her meeting in Israel with Foreign Minister David-Levy, and Mahmoud-Abbas, senior Palestinian Authority negotiator. The meetings took place at the fringes 52nd session. Jeff Mason
WASHINGTON (Reuters] – Madeleine Albright is the first woman in the U.S. State Department.
Albright, who held the position of secretary of State from 1997-2001, succumbed to cancer last month. After her death, Albright was hailed as a pioneering professor, grandmother, businesswoman and mother.
Albright fled with her family from Czechoslovakia to escape the Nazis during World War Two. Albright eventually moved to the United States, where she became a hard-talking diplomat. She was known for her sharp tongue and collection of pins which she wore to communicate political messages.
Albright will hold his memorial service at Washington National Cathedral. A spokesperson for the family said that more than 1,400 people were expected to attend.
Biden and Clinton will both give remarks. Albright’s daughters will also make comments. Condoleezza rice, the former Secretary of States, will also be speaking.
Ex-President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama (previous first lady) and Al Gore (previous Vice President) are expected to join current administration officials like Secretary Antony Blinken.
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