Happy birthday! Kristi Noem turns 54 today

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is celebrating her 54th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed politicians of her generation.

Popular politician Kristi Noem has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 54th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Noem, a cultural icon

Born Kristi Lynn Noem in Watertown on November 30, 1971, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Noem's not just a great politician, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Kristi hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Kristi Noem as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 54.

Happy Birthday, Kristi, you're the best!

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