Madeleine Kunin speaking 11 October 2004

Madeleine May Kunin (born September 28, 1933) is a Swiss-American diplomat and politician. She was the governor of Vermont from 1985 until 1991, as a member of the Democratic Party. Download high resolution version (600x800, 57 KB)Description: Photograph of Madeleine M. Kunin Source: Photograph taken by Jared C. Benedict on 11 October 2004. ... Download high resolution version (600x800, 57 KB)Description: Photograph of Madeleine M. Kunin Source: Photograph taken by Jared C. Benedict on 11 October 2004. ... October 11 is the 284th day of the year (285th in Leap years). ... 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... September 28 is the 271st day of the year (272nd in leap years). ... 1933 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... This is a list of Governors of Vermont: As an Independent Republic Thomas Chittenden (None) 1778-1789 Moses Robinson (None) 1789-1790 Thomas Chittenden (None) 1790-1791 As a State Categories: Lists of United States governors | Governors of Vermont ... 1985 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1991 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ...

She was born in Zurich to a Jewish family, and moved to the United States as a child. Kunin received her bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts, a master's degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, and a master's degree from the University of Vermont. Prior to seeking elective office, she worked as a journalist for the Burlington Free Press, as a tour guide at the World's Fair, and as a part time college professor. She was also involved in community activities, particularly in the the area of women's rights, children, and literature. General view showing Grossmünster church. ... The word Jew (Hebrew: יהודי) is used in a wide number of ways, but generally refers to a follower of the Jewish faith, a child of a Jewish mother, or someone of Jewish descent with a connection to Jewish culture or ethnicity; and often a combination of these attributes. ... The University of Massachusetts (commonly referred to as UMass) is the five-campus public university system of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. ... The Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism is one of the most prestigious schools of journalism in the United States. ... Williams Science Hall, University of Vermont, c. ...

In 1972, Kunin was defeated in her bid to join the Burlington Board of Aldermen. Later that year she was elected a Vermont State Representative, where in her first term she served as a member of the Government Operations Committee. Following her reelection in 1974 she was elected Minority Whip of the State House and appointed to the Appropriations Committee. She was the first woman to serve in a legislative leadership position in Vermont. After being elected to a third term in 1976, she was appointed Chairwoman of the Appropriations Committee, the first woman to assume this position. 1972 was a leap year that started on a Saturday. ... 1974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... 1976 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ...

In 1978 she was elected to the first of two terms as Lieutenant Governor of Vermont. Serving with Republican Richard Snelling, Kunin primarily served as President of the State Senate and worked with citizen around the state. She produced various studies in areas such as energy and day care and made policy recommendations to the Governor and Legislature. Kunin was a frequent speaker statewide during her time as lieutenant governor. 1978 was a common year starting on Sunday (the link is to a full 1978 calendar). ... A Lieutenant Governor is a government official who is the subordinate or deputy of a Governor or Governor-General. ... The Republican Party, often called the GOP (for Grand Old Party, although one early citation described it as the Gallant Old Party [1]), is one of the two major political parties in the United States. ... Richard Arkwright Snelling (February 18, 1927 – August 14, 1991) was the Governor of Vermont from 1977 to 1985 and from January 10, 1991 until his death. ...

Kunin left the lieutenant governorship in 1982 to unsuccessfully challenge Snelling for the governorship, but in 1984 she was elected to the first of three terms as governor, becoming the state's first woman governor. She is the first woman in U.S. history to be elected governor three times. As governor she focused on the environment, education, and children's issues. She appointed the first woman to the State Supreme Court and created the family court system. She declined to seek reelection in 1990. 1982 is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1984 is a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

She was a member of the administration of President Bill Clinton, serving as deputy secretary of education of the United States from 1993 until 1997, when she became the ambassador to her native Switzerland, as well as to Liechtenstein. Prior to joining the Clinton Administration she worked in Clinton's campaign as a member of the search committee for the Vice Presidential nominee and on the transition team. William Jefferson Clinton (born William Jefferson Blythe III on August 19, 1946) was the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. ...

She is the author of the book, "Living a Political Life", which chronicles her career prior to joining the Education Department. She is a resident of Burlington, Vermont. Burlington, Vermont Burlington is a city in, and the shire town of, Chittenden County, Vermont. ...