On August 19th, 1946, the 42nd president of the United States was born. William “Bill” Clinton was born and raised in Hope, Arkansas. He attended Georgetown University and Yale Law School before serving as the State Attorney General of Arkansas. He served two consecutive terms as President from 1992 to 2001. Though his presidency was marred by impeachment, he is widely acclaimed for his fiscal discipline, as he helped create conditions in the United States for a record-breaking 115 months of economic expansion. 

Fun Facts:

• William Jefferson Blythe III, better known as Bill Clinton, was born in Hope, Arkansas.
• In a tragic turn of events, Bill Clinton’s father passed away in a car accident before he was born. His mother, resilient in the face of adversity, soon remarried Rodger Clinton, providing a stable and loving environment for young Bill.
• Bill would later take up his stepfather’s last name, Clinton.
• Bill Clinton’s personal life is as intriguing as his political career. He is married to Hillary Rodham, a fellow Yale Law graduate, and they have a daughter, Chelsea Clinton.
• Bill Clinton’s educational journey was a stepping stone to his political career. His law degree from Yale and his acceptance into the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship paved the way for a promising future in politics.
• In 1992, Bill clinched the Democratic nomination for president, a victory that resonated nationwide. His triumphant win against George H.W Bush and Ross Perot was a moment of pride for his supporters.
• To date, he has held the offices of president of the United States of America (1993-2001), Arkansas Governor (1983-1992), and attorney general (1977-1979).
• Bill won re-election in the 1966 election. However, his second term was marred by scandals like the one where he had an affair with Monica Lewinsky, a 22-year-old intern.