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1946: Clinton is Born
Bill was born in Arkansas where he lived and served for many years before becoming president. He was born as William Blythe, but his father died before Bill was even born, and he took his stepfather's last name of Clinton. -
1968: Graduation from Georgetown
Clinton attended Georgetown University on scholarship. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service. -
1973: Attended Yale University
Clinton went on to attend University College at Oxford, but he soon switched programs and transferred to Yale University. He graduated in 1973 with a law degree. -
1976: Arkansas Attorney General
Clinton returned home to Arkansas after graduation from Yale. He ran for the House of Representatives and while he lost the election, he was appointed to the Attorney General's office. -
1978: Arkansas Governor
Clinton ran and won the election for Arkansas governor in 1978. He became the youngest Arkansas governor in history, and his time in office was mostly positive. -
1992: Presidential Election
Clinton joined the presidential race but had little hope of winning, as President Bush had an 80% approval rating. However, when President Bush went back on his promise to not raise taxes, his approval rating fell and Clinton was able to move in. -
1993: President
President Clinton's first term in office got off to a prosperous start when he immediately signed into the law the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993. The public rallied around him, and his popularity grew. -
1997: Second Election
President Clinton ran once again in the 1996 presidential election. He won an easy victory as his popularity in office continued. -
1998: Clinton Faces Impeachment
After accusations arose over the Lewinsky scandal, Clinton faced impeachment. However, the Senate held a trial and found him not guilty. -
2000: Leaving Office
Though he had recently gone through impeachment and the Lewinsky scandal, the country continued to love President Clinton. When he left office, his approval ratings were at 68%.