The 42nd president of the United States came into the world on August 19th, 1946. Born and raised in Hope, Arkansas, William "Bill" Clinton would go on to attend Georgetown University and Yale Law School, eventually rising to become the State Attorney General of Arkansas. From 1992 to 2001, he occupied the Oval Office for two consecutive terms. While impeachment cast a shadow over his time in power, Clinton earned widespread praise for his commitment to fiscal discipline — helping foster conditions that led to a remarkable 115 months of uninterrupted economic expansion in the United States.

Fun Facts:

  • Hope, Arkansas served as the birthplace of William Jefferson Blythe III, the man the world would come to know as Bill Clinton.
  • Before Bill was even born, tragedy struck — his father lost his life in a car accident. His mother, showing remarkable resilience in the face of such heartbreak, went on to remarry Rodger Clinton, ensuring young Bill grew up in a stable and loving household.
  • It was his stepfather's surname, Clinton, that Bill eventually adopted as his own.
  • Bill Clinton's personal life proves every bit as fascinating as his political journey. He married Hillary Rodham, a fellow graduate of Yale Law School, and together they are parents to a daughter, Chelsea Clinton.
  • Education served as a launchpad for Clinton's career in politics. Between earning his law degree from Yale and being accepted into the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, the foundation for a bright political future was firmly in place.
  • The 1992 presidential race saw Bill capture the Democratic nomination, a victory that sent waves across the country. He went on to defeat George H.W Bush and Ross Perot in a triumphant win that filled his supporters with pride.
  • His resume of public service includes serving as president of the United States of America (1993-2001), Arkansas Governor (1983-1992), and attorney general (1977-1979).
  • Clinton secured re-election in the 1966 election, but his second term became overshadowed by controversy — most notably an affair with Monica Lewinsky, a 22-year-old intern.