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Bill Clinton Facts for Kids Born on August 19, 1946 at Hope, Arkansas |
Bill Clinton Facts for Kids Bill Clinton Facts for kids: Fun Fact Sheet Bill Clinton Fact 1: Bill Clinton was the 42nd president of the US from 1993 to 2001. Bill Clinton Fact 2: Accomplishments and Achievements: His presidency was marred by the Whitewater and Lewinsky scandals which led to impeachment proceedings. His foreign policies were successful focusing on the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia, Northern Ireland, the Middle East and with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in particular. Bill Clinton Fact 3: Impeachment: The reason that he was impeached was due to a series of events that led him to make false statements about his sexual relationship with Monica Lewinsky and lying to the public, obstructing justice and invoking Executive Privilege. Bill Clinton Fact 4: He was educated at Georgetown University (1968), attended Oxford University (1968–1970), Yale Law School (1973) Bill Clinton Fact 5: He married Hillary Rodham on October 11, 1975. The couple had one daughter, Chelsea Bill Clinton Fact 6: Hillary Rodham Clinton was the first wife of a President to be elected to the U. S. Senate Bill Clinton Fact 7: His birth name was William Jefferson Blythe after his biological father but he legally changed his surname to 'Clinton' after his stepfather. Bill Clinton Fact 8: Nicknames: His nicknames included Bubba, the Big Dog, Slick Willie, and the Comeback Kid. Bill Clinton Fact 9: Presidential Cabinet: The name of his Vice President was Albert Gore, Jr. (1993-2001). The names of those who held the position of Secretary of State were Warren M. Christopher (1993-97) and Madeleine Albright (1997-2001) Bill Clinton Fact 10: Famous Quote: The President's own words and a famous quote are as follows, "I refuse to be part of a generation that celebrates the death of communism abroad with the loss of the American dream at home." Continued... Bill Clinton Facts for kids Bill Clinton Facts for Kids Bill Clinton Facts for kids Bill Clinton Facts for kids: Fun Fact Sheet Fact 11: He plays the saxophone and when he was in high school he was a member of a band called "Three Blind Mice" Fact 12: Personality: His good looks, friendly demeanor charm and wit made him extremely popular with the American public. Fact 13: His likeable characteristics saw him retaining much of his popularity despite the scandals that marred his presidency. Fact 14: The Whitewater Scandal erupted as the Senate stated that the "American presidency misused its power, circumvented the limits on its authority and attempted to manipulate the truth". Fact 15: The Lewinsky Scandal involved Monica Lewinsky, a former White House intern. The president at first strenuously denied allegations by saying "I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Miss Lewinsky" Fact 16: Impeachment: The reason that the President was impeached was due to a series of events that led him to make false statements about his sexual relationship with Monica Lewinsky and lying to the public, obstructing justice and invoking Executive Privilege. Fact 17: Impeachment: He was acquitted by the Senate who was unable to reach the two third majority to convict and the President finished out the remainder of his term in office. Fact 18: His popularity continued as he is well remembered for one of the longest periods of peace and economic prosperity in US history. Fact 19: After his presidency: He is an author and gives speeches at various functions. He also worked in relief efforts for victims of important natural disasters including Hurricane Katrina, the Asian Tsunami, and the earthquake in Haiti. He has supported his wife Hillary in pursuing her political ambitions. Fact 20: The next US President was George W. Bush Bill Clinton Facts for kids |