The Clinton Presidency “Thomas Jefferson believed that to preserve the very foundation of our nation, e would need dramatic change from time to time. Well, my fellow citizens, this is our time…and so today, we pledge an end to the era of deadlock and drift—a new season of American renewal has begun.” Bill Clinton 1963, a high school student named Bill Clinton from Hope, Arkansas, went to the White house as part of a youth leadership conference. He was first in line to shake Pres. Kennedy’s hand. 30 years later Clinton was sworn in as President of the US.

The 1992 Election Democrats-nominated Bill Clinton Gov. of Arkansas Born in 1946 Humble beginnings-worked his way through college and law school Elected governor in 1978 Promoted himself as a “New Democrat” Strong national defense Tough stand on crime, welfare reform Closer ties with corporations Conservative Revolution of the 1980s had kept Republicans in the white house for 12 years. The election of Bill Clinton signaled that America wanted a change.