William Jefferson Clinton, commonly known as Bill Clinton, was an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001.
A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as Governor of Arkansas from 1979 to 1981 and again from 1983 to 1992. During his two terms as President, Clinton oversaw a period of economic prosperity and balanced budgets.
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- Full name: William Jefferson Clinton
- Stage name: Bill Clinton
- Date of birth: August 19, 1946
- Age: 77 years old
- Place of birth: Hope, Arkansas, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: 42nd President of the United States
- Height: Unknown
- Parents: William Jefferson Blythe II and Virginia Cassidy Blythe
- Siblings: Roger Clinton, Henry Leon Ritzenthaler and Sharon Lee Blythe
- Spouse: Hillary Rodham (married 1975)
- Children: Chelsea Clinton
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $120 million
Early life and education
William Jefferson Clinton was born on August 19, 1946, in Hope, Arkansas, United States. He was raised by his parents, William Jefferson Blythe II and Virginia Cassidy Blythe. Clinton has three siblings: Roger Clinton, Henry Leon Ritzenthaler, and Sharon Lee Blythe.
Clinton graduated from Georgetown University in 1968 and later received a law degree from Yale Law School. His ethnicity is American and he is Christian.
Career
Bill Clinton is a prominent American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. He is a member of the Democratic Party and previously served as Governor of Arkansas from 1979 to 1981, and again from 1983 to 1992.
Clinton’s political philosophy was considered centrist and “Third Way,” positioning himself as a “New Democrat.” After graduating from law school, he returned to Arkansas and was elected state attorney general before becoming governor. As governor, he implemented major education reforms and served as chairman of the National Governors Association.
Clinton was elected President in 1992, defeating incumbent Republican President George H. W. Bush and independent candidate Ross Perot. He became the first President born in the Baby Boomer generation. During his two terms, the United States experienced a period of sustained economic growth. Clinton signed important legislation such as NAFTA and the Violent Crime Control Act.
Since leaving office in 2001, Clinton has remained active in public life, giving speeches, raising funds, and founding charities. He has spoken at every Democratic National Convention since 2000 and was a strong supporter of his wife Hillary Clinton’s 2008 presidential campaign, helping raise $10 million for her efforts.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @thebillclinton
Personal life
Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, is married to Hillary Rodham, his longtime girlfriend. They married in 1975 after first meeting at Yale University, where they were both students. Bill and Hillary Clinton have one daughter, Chelsea Clinton.
Net worth
Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, has amassed a substantial net worth estimated at $120 million, according to reliable sources like Celebrity Net Worth. This impressive wealth is a testament to his successful career, spanning his time as a former president as well as his other business endeavors.
