1. William Jefferson Clinton

2. Before….and after

3. 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

4. Early Influential Events for Clinton Billy and Johnny

5. 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)

6. Political Career Runs for House of Reps –loses ’74: Wins election for Arkansas Attorney General (Age: 30)

7. 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

8. Political Ideology: Third Way Centrist ideology –Lower taxes –Fiscal responsibility –Cut social assistance programs –Emphasis on free market

9. President Clinton (1993 – 2001) Democrat

10. “2 Birds with 1 Stone”

11. Secretary of State Clinton

12. The Legacy of Bill Clinton Economic Boom and Peacemaker

13. Political Scandal “I did have a relationship with Miss Lewinsky that was not appropriate. In fact, it was wrong.”

14. Clinton Fun Facts

15. Ballybunion, Ireland First statue of Clinton anywhere in the world

16. Did not win a majority of the vote in either election –1992 43% –1996 49%

17. Third youngest US President 46 years, 5 months, 1 day 4243

18. Launched First White House Website (October 21, 1994)

19. Only US President to shake hands with:

20. Clinton’s Approval Ratings Highest: 73% (December 19,1998) Lowest: 36% (May 26, 1993) Ending: 65% (Highest Ever)

21. HIV and AIDS Initiative

22. Asian Tsunami Relief with Herby

23. Bill and Hillary “make ends meet” Income $40 Million (2007)

24. “Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow”