Bill Clinton: The 42nd President of the United States
Early Life and Career
William Jefferson Clinton was born on August 19, 1946, in Hope, Arkansas.
Clinton attended Georgetown University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in international relations.
He then attended Yale Law School, where he met his future wife, Hillary Clinton.
Political Career
Clinton began his political career as a member of the Arkansas State Senate.
In 1978, at the age of 32, he became the youngest governor in the United States.
He served as governor of Arkansas for five terms, from 1979 to 1981 and 1983 to 1992.
Presidency
Clinton was elected President of the United States in 1992.
He served two terms, from 1993 to 2001.
During his presidency, the economy experienced a period of sustained growth.
Domestic Policy
- Balanced the federal budget for the first time in decades.
- Signed the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
- Passed the Family and Medical Leave Act, which allowed workers to take unpaid leave for family or medical reasons.
Foreign Policy
- Ended the Cold War.
- Negotiated the Dayton Accords, which ended the Bosnian War.
- Ordered the bombing of Yugoslavia to stop ethnic cleansing in Kosovo.
Post-Presidency
Since leaving office, Clinton has remained active in public life.
He has worked on issues such as climate change, poverty, and global health.
He is the founder of the Clinton Foundation, which works to improve the lives of people around the world.
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