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Bill Clinton
b. 1946
A gifted, resilient political figure from Arkansas, he rose from small-town beginnings to become the 42nd president of the United States. His years in office were marked by economic growth, major political battles, and a public life that has stayed influential long after the presidency.
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State of the Union Addresses
by Bill Clinton
About the author
Born on August 19, 1946, in Hope, Arkansas, Bill Clinton grew up in a modest family and went on to study at Georgetown University, Oxford, and Yale Law School. Before reaching the White House, he built his career in Arkansas politics, serving as the state's attorney general and then as governor.
Clinton was elected the 42nd president of the United States in 1992 and served two terms, from 1993 to 2001. His presidency is often remembered for a long stretch of economic expansion, as well as for intense partisan conflict, including his impeachment by the House of Representatives and acquittal by the Senate.
After leaving office, he remained active through public speaking, writing, and the Clinton Foundation. His life story combines political skill, personal charisma, and controversy, making him one of the most closely watched American leaders of the late 20th century.