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Albright, who served as secretary of state from 1997 to 2001,
died last month of cancer. The professor, businesswoman, mother
and grandmother was heralded as a trailblazer after her death.
Albright and her family fled the Nazis in her native
Czechoslovakia during World War Two. They eventually settled in
the United States and Albright grew to become a tough-talking
diplomat, famous for a sometimes sharp tongue and a collection
of pins that she would wear to send political messages.
Albright's memorial service will be held at the Washington
National Cathedral. More than 1,400 people are expected to
attend, according to a spokesperson for the family, including
foreign ministers, ambassadors and members of Congress.
Biden and the Clintons will each give remarks, as will
Albright's three daughters. Former Secretary of State
Condoleezza Rice will also speak.
Former President Barack Obama, former first lady Michelle Obama
and former Vice President Al Gore are also expected to attend
along with current administration officials including Secretary
of State Antony Blinken.
(Reporting by Jeff Mason; editing by Bernard Orr)
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