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During her tenure as first the Assembly member, and later governor for {{wp|New York (state)|New York}}, Hedy consistently advocated a series of generally moderate-to-progressive policies and initatives. As {{wp|Governor of New York}} in particular, she was able to decisively balance both far-reaching measures generally aimed in improving state welfare and infrastructure, whilst also aiming for an overall balanced budget. She also most notably presided over a major overhaul of the state's criminal justice system, in which she, with both {{wp|Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic}} and {{wp|Republican Party (United States)|Republican}} scrutiny, exempted the death penalty for several crimes punishable by death, while emphasising rehabilitation programs alongside more "humane" ways of execution in several cases.  
During her tenure as first the Assembly member, and later governor for {{wp|New York (state)|New York}}, Hedy consistently advocated a series of generally moderate-to-progressive policies and initatives. As {{wp|Governor of New York}} in particular, she was able to decisively balance both far-reaching measures generally aimed in improving state welfare and infrastructure, whilst also aiming for an overall balanced budget. She also most notably presided over a major overhaul of the state's criminal justice system, in which she, with both {{wp|Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic}} and {{wp|Republican Party (United States)|Republican}} scrutiny, exempted the death penalty for several crimes punishable by death, while emphasising rehabilitation programs alongside more "humane" ways of execution in several cases.  


On January 20th 1993, she was chosen by the newly inaugurated {{wp|President of the United States|President}}, {{wp|Bill Clinton}} to become the first female, and 63rd {{wp|United States Secretary of State}}. Then, in her capacity as the {{wp|United States Secretary of State|Secretary of State}}, she largely steered {{wp|America}}'s foreign policy into a slightly more isolationist nature in light of the fall of the {{wp|Soviet Union}}, while concurrently emphasising human rights and global stability to be the country's major foreign policy themes. On the {{wp|Israeli-Palestinian conflict}}, Alexandra re-emphasised the need for a two-state solution between the {{wp|Israel}} and the {{wp|Palestine Liberation Organisation|PLO}}. On January 20th 2001, she was replaced by {{wp|Colin Powell}}, whom was appointed by the victor of the {{wp|2000 United States presidential election|2000 presidential election}}, {{wp|Republican Party (United States)|Republican}} {{wp|George W. Bush}}.
On January 20th 1993, she was chosen by the newly inaugurated {{wp|President of the United States|President}}, {{wp|Bill Clinton}} to become the first female, and 63rd {{wp|United States Secretary of State}}. Then, in her capacity as the {{wp|United States Secretary of State|Secretary of State}}, she largely steered {{wp|America}}'s foreign policy into a slightly more isolationist nature in light of the fall of the {{wp|Soviet Union}}, while concurrently emphasising human rights and global stability to be the country's major foreign policy themes. On the {{wp|Israeli-Palestinian conflict}}, Hedy re-emphasised the need for a two-state solution between the {{wp|Israel}} and the {{wp|Palestine Liberation Organisation|PLO}}. On January 20th 2001, she was replaced by {{wp|Colin Powell}}, whom was appointed by the victor of the {{wp|2000 United States presidential election|2000 presidential election}}, {{wp|Republican Party (United States)|Republican}} {{wp|George W. Bush}}.


During the tenure of {{wp|Mike Pompeo}} as {{wp|United States Secretary of State|Secretary of State}} under {{wp|President of the United States|President}} {{wp|Donald Trump}}, Alexandra became a routine critic of the former, as she characterised {{wp|Mike Pompeo|Pompeo}}'s conduct in office as "disgraceful", and "a major embarrasment to one of the most esteemed offices of the federal government". Additionally, she is the 2nd cousin once removed of the current [[Alexandra I of the United Kingdom|Queen Alexandra]] of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.
During the tenure of {{wp|Mike Pompeo}} as {{wp|United States Secretary of State|Secretary of State}} under {{wp|President of the United States|President}} {{wp|Donald Trump}}, Alexandra became a routine critic of the former, as she characterised {{wp|Mike Pompeo|Pompeo}}'s conduct in office as "disgraceful", and "a major embarrasment to one of the most esteemed offices of the federal government". Additionally, she is the 2nd cousin once removed of the current [[Alexandra I of the United Kingdom|Queen Alexandra]] of the {{wp|United Kingdom}}.

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Princess Hedy, Mrs Bennington
Hedy US.jpg
63rd United States Secretary of State
In office
January 20, 1993 – January 20, 2001
PresidentBill Clinton
Deputy
Preceded byLawrence Eagleburger
Succeeded byColin Powell
Member of the New York State Assembly
from the 104th district
In office
1975–1983
Preceded byAdam Lowe
Succeeded byEdward Houghton
52nd Governor of New York
In office
January 1, 1983 – January 20, 1993
LieutenantAlfred DelBello
Warren Anderson (acting)
Stan Lundine
Preceded byHugh Carey
Succeeded byGeorge Pataki
Personal details
Born
Hedy Marie Charlotte Charles Eva Kiesler

(1951-03-11) March 11, 1951 (age 73)
Albany, New York, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic (1970–present)
Spouse
James Bennington (m. 1981)
Children
  • Eva Bennington
Parents
EducationColumbia University (LL.B.)

Princess Hedy, Mrs Bennington (Hedy Marie Charlotte Charles Eva Kiesler; born 11 March 1951) is a former American politician, government official, diplomat, and an extended member of the British royal family. Throughout her decades long political career, she first served as the Assembly member for the 104th district of the New York Assembly from 1977 to 1983, before being elected as the first and only female Governor of New York the same year, in which capacity she served until a decade later, when she resigned from her position to subsequently serve as the first female, and 63rd United States Secretary of State under President Bill Clinton until 2001, when she was then succeeded by Republican-appointed Colin Powell.

During her tenure as first the Assembly member, and later governor for New York, Hedy consistently advocated a series of generally moderate-to-progressive policies and initatives. As Governor of New York in particular, she was able to decisively balance both far-reaching measures generally aimed in improving state welfare and infrastructure, whilst also aiming for an overall balanced budget. She also most notably presided over a major overhaul of the state's criminal justice system, in which she, with both Democratic and Republican scrutiny, exempted the death penalty for several crimes punishable by death, while emphasising rehabilitation programs alongside more "humane" ways of execution in several cases.

On January 20th 1993, she was chosen by the newly inaugurated President, Bill Clinton to become the first female, and 63rd United States Secretary of State. Then, in her capacity as the Secretary of State, she largely steered America's foreign policy into a slightly more isolationist nature in light of the fall of the Soviet Union, while concurrently emphasising human rights and global stability to be the country's major foreign policy themes. On the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Hedy re-emphasised the need for a two-state solution between the Israel and the PLO. On January 20th 2001, she was replaced by Colin Powell, whom was appointed by the victor of the 2000 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush.

During the tenure of Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State under President Donald Trump, Alexandra became a routine critic of the former, as she characterised Pompeo's conduct in office as "disgraceful", and "a major embarrasment to one of the most esteemed offices of the federal government". Additionally, she is the 2nd cousin once removed of the current Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom.

Early Life

Adulthood

Career

State Level

New York Assembly Member

Governor of New York

Federal Level

Secretary of State

Post-Career

Marriage

Personal Life