Many politicians have made it up to the rich list. Today we are talking about 66th United States Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice. She was appointed as the secretary under the presidency of George W. Bush. She has also been elected to different other position in the US government. Well, with these high posts, comes high salary as well.
To know more about Former United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice’s net worth, and salary, Read the article:
Condoleezza “Condi” Rice was born on 14th November 1954 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America. Condoleezza’s father, John Wesley Rice Jr., was a high school guidance counselor and a Presbyterian minister, and her mother Angelena Rice was a high school science, music, and oratory teacher.
Condoleezza Rice
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Condoleezza went to the University of Denver to major in music. However, she shifted her major from music to political science and went on to earn the Masters in Political Science from the University of Notre Dame in the mid- 70s.
Condoleezza Rice with George W. Bush
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Condoleezza interned for the State Department, and then returned to school where she earned a Ph.D. in Political Science from the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver; there she focused on Soviet bloc politics.
Condoleezza went on to become a professor at Stanford University, and then became an advisor to former President George H.W. Bush all because of her specialized knowledge about Soviet policy.
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She later became the youngest Stanford Provost, as well as the first African-American, and the first female to hold the position. In 2000, Condoleezza Rice was appointed National Security Advisor and then served as Secretary of State from 2005 to 2009 under President George W. Bush.
Condoleezza’s job as a U.S. Secretary brought her a huge salary. It is quite unlikely to pinpoint her exact pay, but it is assumed to be around $185,000 annually. Even though she left her post in 2009, she returned to her teaching job. Currently, she is working as a Professor in Political Science in Stanford.
She is also an Author of several books. Some of her books have become bestsellers which is also another source her income. One of the most popular works she has published is “Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family”. Condoleezza’s net worth is $4 million.
Condoleezza Rice talking about her new book
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Condoleezza Rice as an educator and politician can be considered as the major factors influencing her net worth and fame. She is an inspiration to all.
Let's wish her best of luck for her future.