Bill Clinton
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
Birth
August 19, 1946
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.
Georgetown University
1964-1968
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.
University of Oxford
1968-1970
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.
Yale Law School
1970-1973
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.
Attorney General of Arkansas
1977-1979
Clinton was elected as the Attorney General of Arkansas, marking the beginning of his political career in the state.
Governor of Arkansas
1979-1981, 1983-1992
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.
42nd President of the United States
1993-2001
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.
Impeachment
1998
Clinton became the second U.S. president to be impeached by the House of Representatives, but he was acquitted by the Senate in 1999.
Life After the Presidency
2001-Present
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.