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Birth
William Jefferson Blythe IV was born on August 19,1946. He was born in Hope, Arkansas, by his mother Virginia Clinton Kelley. After his father died in a tragic car accident, he took on the last name of his step father, Roger Clinton. -
Grandparents
Around 1947 Bill's mom, Virginia Cassidy moved to New Orleans to become a nurse, while Clinton stayed with her parents, Eldridge and Edith Cassidy. They taught him the importance of a good education. -
Step-Father
In 1950, Bill's mom married Roger Clinton, after she returned from New Orleans with a nursing degree. -
Saxophone
Clinton began playing the saxophone because he was drawn to the gospel music at his church. His church he went to was called Park Place Baptist Church. -
Divorce
In 1962, Virginia Cassidy divorced Roger Clinton because he was abusing Bill, Virginia, and Bill's half-brother. He also had a drinking problem. -
Meeting J.F.K.
On July 24,1962 Bill met the current president John F. Kennedy. He met him while attending the American Legion Boy's Nation Event. This was held in Washington D.C. -
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Yale
Bill Clinton went to Yale Law School on 127 Wall Street in New Haven, Connecticut. He graduated in 1973. He also attended the University of Oxford and Georgetown University. -
Marriage
Bill married Hillary Rodham in 1975. -
Govenor of Arkansas
Bill was elected Govenor of Arkansas in 1978 and then was elected the 42nd President of the United States of America in 1992. -
Re-Election
Bill Clinton's popularity was proven when he was Re-Elected for a second term as the President of the United States of America in 1996. -
Impeached
Clinton was impeaced in 1998 by the House of Representatives but, acquitted by the Senate in 1999.
