William Jefferson Clinton

(1946 - )

Term of Office:		1993-
Admin. Policy:		Economic and Social Recovery
Famous Quote:		"Our task is to strengthen our society at home, to rekindle hope and opportunity for every American, and to encourage others around the globe to understand and try our principles of justice and freedom."
Political Affiliation:		Democrat
Achievement:		Hosted Peace Talks Between the PLO and Israelis

Who was Bill Clinton ?

William Jefferson Clinton was born William Jefferson Blythe IV in Arkansas. Shortly before his birth, his father had died in a car accident. His mother remarried four years later to Roger Clinton, and William adopted his current last name during High School. Clinton attended Georgetown University, Oxford University, and Yale University before returning to Askansas to teach law.

Clinton's movement to politics was in part the result of his meeting with President Kennedy while in High School. He attributed his motivation to Kennedy. While President, Clinton tried to improve the nation both in government and at home.

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