William J. Clinton

Date of Birth: August 19, 1946

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

William Jefferson “Bill” Clinton, born William Jefferson Blythe III, is an American politician who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Born on August 19, 1946, in Hope, Arkansas, Clinton was raised by his mother, Virginia Cassidy Blythe, and his stepfather, Roger Clinton Sr., whose surname he later adopted. Clinton attended Georgetown University, earned a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University, and graduated from Yale Law School. His political career began in Arkansas, where he served as Attorney General and then Governor before winning the presidency. Clinton’s administration is noted for economic prosperity, welfare reform, and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). However, his tenure was also marked by the Monica Lewinsky scandal, which led to his impeachment by the House of Representatives and subsequent acquittal by the Senate. After his presidency, Clinton has been involved in various philanthropic activities through the Clinton Foundation and has continued to influence public policy and global initiatives.

5 Interesting Facts about William J. Clinton

1. Clinton was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University, although he did not complete his degree.

2. He is an accomplished saxophonist and famously played the saxophone on “The Arsenio Hall Show” during his 1992 presidential campaign.

3. Clinton was the second U.S. President to be impeached, following Andrew Johnson.

4. He signed the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, which allows employees to take unpaid leave for family and medical reasons.

5. Clinton’s administration saw the longest peacetime economic expansion in American history.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from William J. Clinton

1. “There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America.”

2. “I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Miss Lewinsky.”

3. “We all do better when we work together. Our differences do matter, but our common humanity matters more.”

4. “Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of, but stigma and bias shame us all.”

5. “When our memories outweigh our dreams, it is then that we become old.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At his peak, Bill Clinton’s net worth, combined with that of his wife Hillary Clinton, is estimated to be around $120 million.

Children

Bill Clinton has one child, Chelsea Victoria Clinton, who was born on February 27, 1980. Chelsea is married to investment banker Marc Mezvinsky, and they have three children together.