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William Jefferson Clinton
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Before….and after
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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
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Early Influential Events for Clinton Billy and Johnny
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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)
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Political Career Runs for House of Reps –loses ’74: Wins election for Arkansas Attorney General (Age: 30)
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Arkansas Governor (Age: 32) (1979-1981, 1983-1992) Mistakes and inexperience during 1st term caused him to lose immediate re-election. Goes on to win 4 consecutive terms
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Political Ideology: Third Way Centrist ideology –Lower taxes –Fiscal responsibility –Cut social assistance programs –Emphasis on free market
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President Clinton (1993 – 2001) Democrat
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“2 Birds with 1 Stone”
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Secretary of State Clinton
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The Legacy of Bill Clinton Economic Boom and Peacemaker
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Political Scandal “I did have a relationship with Miss Lewinsky that was not appropriate. In fact, it was wrong.”
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Clinton Fun Facts
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Ballybunion, Ireland First statue of Clinton anywhere in the world
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Did not win a majority of the vote in either election –1992 43% –1996 49%
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Third youngest US President 46 years, 5 months, 1 day 4243
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Launched First White House Website (October 21, 1994)
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Only US President to shake hands with:
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Clinton’s Approval Ratings Highest: 73% (December 19,1998) Lowest: 36% (May 26, 1993) Ending: 65% (Highest Ever)
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HIV and AIDS Initiative
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Asian Tsunami Relief with Herby
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Bill and Hillary “make ends meet” Income $40 Million (2007)
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“Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow”
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