10 Facts About American diplomat and politicianNikki Haley
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Nimrata Nikki Haley (Randhawa) born on January 20th , 1972 at Bamberg, South Carolina. Parents Ajit Singh Randhawa and Raj Kaur, immigrated to the US from Punjab, India. .
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She graduated from Orangeburg Preparatory Schools (1989). Completed degree from Clemson University in accounting. Worked in a waste management company FCR Corporation.
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.Joined her family clothing business. Worked as bookkeeper and chief financial officer. Served as treasurer and president of the National Association of Women Business Owners.
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Elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives in year 2004. In year 2010, during her third term, elected as 116th and 1st female governor of South Carolina. Won re-election in year 2014.
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She was the youngest governor in US and the 2nd governor of Indian descent, the 1stfemale Asian American governor, 1st Indian American in a presidential cabinet(2017).
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In 2016, during presidential campaign Haley received huge coverage for her phrase "bless your heart" in response to an attack by then candidate Donald Trump.
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29th United States ambassador to the United Nations for two years (January 2017 - December 2018). Led the effort to withdraw the U.S. from the UN Human Rights Council.
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Received Honorary Doctorate of Public Service, University of South Carolina, in year 2015 and Honorary Doctorate of Humanities, Clemson University, in year 2018.
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In 2019,created group Stand for America for promoting public policies and strengthening the economy, culture,national security issues. In 2019, nominated to the board of directors of Boeing.
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Some awards-Order of the Palmetto 2010, UN Watch's Eleanor Roosevelt Award, UN Watch 2019,Woman of Courage, Charleston's School of Business Award 2020.