Clinton honored for '18 million cracks' in glass ceiling

Posted By P.J. Aroon Monday, June 8, 2009 - 4:06 PM Share

Glass Ceiling, istockphoto.com

Yet again, Secretary Clinton receives an award. Today, she receives the Alice Award, presented annually to a woman who has made "an outstanding contribution in breaking barriers and setting new precedents for women." Clinton is being honored for putting "eighteen million cracks" in the glass ceiling.

Her schedule today:

11:45 a.m. Receipt of 2009 Annual Alice Award at the Sewall-Belmont House and Museum

2:00 p.m. Meeting with Visiting Middle East Democracy Activists

2:15 p.m. Meeting with U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom

3:00 p.m. Bilateral with His Excellency Noer Hassan Wirajuda, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia

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STILL4HILL

1:44 AM ET

June 9, 2009

Speaking as one of those

Speaking as one of those cracks, I say, "GO HILLARY!"

 

ANNE

2:16 AM ET

June 9, 2009

It's about time!

It's about time! :D!!!!!!!!!

GO HILLARY!!!

This is not just a woman who fought for women's rights, she surpassed them. Beyond a true pioneer. You are an inspiration to us all. Thank you Hillary!

 

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