William Jefferson Clinton
Before….and after
Bubba’s Childhood Hope, Arkansas William Jefferson Blythe IV (Mom) Virginia Cassidy –Blythe –Clinton –Dwire –Kelly Challenging Childhood –Dad died before birth –Abusive, alcoholic step-father Age 4
Early Influential Events for Clinton Billy and Johnny
Education of Bill Clinton Georgetown University (1968) ROTC?? –Possibly to avoid being drafted into the Vietnam War Rhodes Scholars (1968 – 1970) –Oxford University –First President with this honor Yale University Law School (1973)
Political Career Runs for House of Reps –loses ’74: Wins election for Arkansas Attorney General (Age: 30)
Arkansas Governor (Age: 32) ( , ) Mistakes and inexperience during 1st term caused him to lose immediate re-election. Goes on to win 4 consecutive terms
Political Ideology: Third Way Centrist ideology –Lower taxes –Fiscal responsibility –Cut social assistance programs –Emphasis on free market
President Clinton (1993 – 2001) Democrat
“2 Birds with 1 Stone”
Secretary of State Clinton
The Legacy of Bill Clinton Economic Boom and Peacemaker
Political Scandal “I did have a relationship with Miss Lewinsky that was not appropriate. In fact, it was wrong.”
Clinton Fun Facts
Ballybunion, Ireland First statue of Clinton anywhere in the world
Did not win a majority of the vote in either election – % – %
Third youngest US President 46 years, 5 months, 1 day 4243
Launched First White House Website (October 21, 1994)
Only US President to shake hands with:
Clinton’s Approval Ratings Highest: 73% (December 19,1998) Lowest: 36% (May 26, 1993) Ending: 65% (Highest Ever)
HIV and AIDS Initiative
Asian Tsunami Relief with Herby
Bill and Hillary “make ends meet” Income $40 Million (2007)
“Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow”