Bill Clinton: Photos of the 42nd President of the United States

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September 11, 2023 1:36PM EDT

Take a look back at photos of the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton, through the years.

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Bill Clinton Through The Years

Bill Clinton Through The Years — President Bill Clinton is seen making remarks as he names Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, Stephen G. Breyer, as Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court.

Bill was born William Jefferson Blythe III on August 19, 1946 in Hope, Arkansas. His father, salesman William Jefferson Blythe Jr., died in a tragic car accident three months before his birth — leaving him to be raised by his mother Virginia Dell Cassidy and grandmother Edith Cassidy. Following Bill’s birth, his mother studied nursing in New Orleans where she met her second husband Roger Clinton Sr. Bill later assumed his last name.

Following high school, Bill attended Georgetown University on scholarship where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service degree in 1968. He was an active student at the school as a member of fraternity Phi Beta Kappa. He then attended Oxford in the United Kingdom where he studed politics. He chose not to finish, instead enrolling at Yale Law School, where he met future wife Hillary Rodham Clinton.

The couple married in 1975 and welcomed their only daughter Chelsea in Feb. 1980. Bill entered politics shortly after graduating law school, becoming Governor of Arkansas in 1979. After briefly losing the title, he resumed the position until 1992 when he became President of the United States.

His tenure wasn’t without controversy, largely due to the Monica Lewinsky scandal. Since the end of his presidency, Bill has kept an active hand in politics and philanthropy. Click to see photos of him over the years.

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President Bill Clinton’s Inauguration

President Bill Clinton’s Inauguration — U.S. President William J. Clinton gives his Inaugural Address after his Swearing-in Ceremony at the West Front of the Capitol, Washington DC on Jan. 20, 1997. He gave an impassioned speech.

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Bill Clinton At RBG’s Swearing In

Bill Clinton At RBG’s Swearing In — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (center left) takes the court oath from Chief Justice William Rehnquist, right, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Ginsburg’s husband Martin holds the Bible and President Bill Clinton looks on at left. It was a historic event.

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Bill Clinton with Tony Blair

Bill Clinton with Tony Blair — Bill Clinton and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, along with their respective wives Hillary Clinton and Cherie Blair are seen waving to a crowd. The foursome were all smiles for the public appearance.

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Bill & Hillary Clinton With Al & Tipper Gore

Bill & Hillary Clinton With Al & Tipper Gore — Bill and Hilary Clinton are seen with Al Gore and his wife Tipper Gor shortly after the 1992 election. The foursome were attending the Governors’ Luncheon at the Library of Congress in Washington.

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Bill Clinton & Macedonia’s Kiro Gligorov

Bill Clinton & Macedonia’s Kiro Gligorov — President Bill Clinton and Macedonian leader Kiro Gligorov are seen at the Skopje Airport on June 22, 1999. The pair visited an Albanian Refugee Camp in Stenkovec, near the Kosovo border.

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Bill Clinton At ‘Breath of Life’

Bill Clinton At ‘Breath of Life’ — President Bill Clinton with his wife Hilary Clinton attend the “Breath Of Life” show and at The Theatre Royal Haymarket with daughter Chelsea on Nov. 29, 2002. The ladies bundled up with scarves!

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Hilary & Bill Clinton In 2008

Hilary & Bill Clinton In 2008 — Hillary Clinton, then a New York Senator, gets a hug from her husband, former President Bill Clinton during a 2008 rally for her presidential campaign. They looked cute.

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Bill Clinton & Barack Obama

Bill Clinton & Barack Obama — Former President Bill Clinton, left, and President Barack Obama appear on stage at the Clinton Global Initiative, in New York. The initiative was started by former President Bill Clinton to act as a forum where leaders from all over the world can discuss and develop solutions to global issues.

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Bill Clinton Speaks At Hank Aaron’s Funeral

Bill Clinton Speaks At Hank Aaron’s Funeral — Former President Bill Clinton speaks during the funeral during funeral services for longtime Atlanta Braves player and Hall of Famer Henry “Hank” Aaron. The service was held at the Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta on Jan. 27, 2021.

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Bill Clinton In 2021

Bill Clinton In 2021 — Former President Bill Clinton speaks during funeral services for Henry ‘Hank’ Aaron, at Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta on Jan. 27, 2021. He wore a suit and tie to the service.

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Bill Clinton During The 2020 DNC

Bill Clinton During The 2020 DNC — Bill Clinton makes an appearance at the Democratic National Convention in Aug. 2020 in support of Joe Biden. ‘A presidential election is the world’s most important job interview. At the end we hire a leader to help us solve problems, create opportunities, and give our kids better tomorrows,’ he said during his address.

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Bill Clinton & Hillary Leave The Hospital

Bill Clinton & Hillary Leave The Hospital — Back on his feet! Former President Bill Clinton appears to be in good spirits as he leaves the hospital in California. The 75-year-old waved to media as he and wife Hillary departed UC Irvine Medical Center morning just before 8am.

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Bill Clinton at the Rhodes Trust

Bill Clinton at the Rhodes Trust — Former President of the United States Bill Clinton attended the anniversary celebrations of 120 years of the Rhodes Scholarship in Oxford, UK, on July 1, 2023.

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