Bill Clinton
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Overview
Bill Clinton, born William Jefferson Blythe III on August 19, 1946, is an American lawyer and politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. His life has been marked by significant milestones in education, politics, and public service. Here is a timeline of his life from birth to today.
Main Milestones
August 19, 1946
Birth
Bill Clinton was born William Jefferson Blythe III in Hope, Arkansas, three months after his father died in a traffic accident. His mother later married Roger Clinton, and he took the Clinton surname in high school.
1964-1968
Georgetown University
Clinton attended Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., where he graduated with a degree in international affairs. During his time at Georgetown, he was elected student president and worked as an intern for Sen. J. William Fulbright.
1968-1970
University of Oxford
Clinton won a Rhodes Scholarship to the University of Oxford, where he initially studied philosophy, politics, and economics but later switched to politics. He did not complete his degree due to the draft and instead returned to the United States to attend Yale Law School.
1970-1973
Yale Law School
Clinton attended Yale Law School, where he met his future wife, Hillary Rodham. After graduating, he returned to Arkansas to pursue a career in politics.
1977-1979
Attorney General of Arkansas
Clinton was elected as the Attorney General of Arkansas, marking the beginning of his political career in the state.
1979-1981, 1983-1992
Governor of Arkansas
Clinton served two non-consecutive terms as the Governor of Arkansas, during which he overhauled the state's education system and served as chairman of the National Governors Association.
1993-2001
42nd President of the United States
Clinton was elected as the 42nd President of the United States, serving two terms. His presidency was marked by significant economic growth, peace, and efforts to reform healthcare and education.
1998
Impeachment
Clinton became the second U.S. president to be impeached by the House of Representatives, but he was acquitted by the Senate in 1999.
2001-Present
Life After the Presidency
After leaving office, Clinton devoted his time to writing memoirs, overseeing the creation of his presidential library in Little Rock, Arkansas, and engaging in public service through the Clinton Presidential Foundation, focusing on issues such as HIV/AIDS, racial reconciliation, and economic empowerment.
