Hillary Clinton’s mom Dorothy Rodham, who died yesterday at the age of 92, was frequently by her daughter’s side throughout her political career (and Bill’s). Clinton cites Rodham as a major influence, and the photos that follow highlight her role in her daughter’s very public life.
Here’s Rodham with Hillary in their New York hotel room during the 1992 Democratic National Convention, where Bill received the presidential nomination.
Rodham, far right, congratulates her daughter after the announcement of her 2000 Senate candidacy.
Rodham stands by her daughter in the Bronx during her 2000 Senatorial campaign. This photo was taken by photographer Chris Hondros, who was killed in Libya this April.
At a fundraiser in DC in May 2008, with Hillary and Hillary’s niece Fiona Rodham.
Here she is with Hillary and Chelsea in Indianola, IA the day before the 2008 Iowa caucus.
Rodham chokes up as Hillary announces the end of her 2008 presidential campaign.
At Hillary’s swearing-in as Secretary of State in 2009, Rodham was all smiles again.
Dorothy Rodham, Mother And Mentor Of Hillary Clinton, Is Dead At 92 [NYT]
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