Madeleine Jana Korbel Albright was an American diplomat and political scientist who served as the 64th United States secretary of state under President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, she was the first woman to hold the position. Born: 1937 Died: March 23, 2022 In office: January 23, 1997 – January 20, 2001 Wiki link