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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/bill-clinton">William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton</a> (born <a href="/biography/bill-clinton">William Jefferson Blythe III</a> on August 19, 1946) is an American <a href="/biography/bill-clinton">politician</a> who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Born and raised in Hope, Arkansas, Clinton distinguished himself early as a student leader and talented saxophonist. He attended Georgetown University, where he was a <a href="/biography/bill-clinton">member</a> of Kappa Kappa Psi and Phi Beta Kappa, and later earned a prestigious Rhodes Scholarship to study at the University of Oxford. He subsequently earned a law degree from Yale Law School, where he met his future <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillary_Clinton">wife</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillary_Clinton">Hillary Rodham Clinton</a>.</p>

<h2>Early Political Career</h2>
<p>Prior to his presidency, Clinton served as Arkansas' Attorney General from 1977 to 1979 and as Governor of Arkansas for five terms—first from 1979 to 1981, and then from 1983 to 1992. As governor, he focused on educational reform and economic development, which notably included a significant overhaul of the state’s public school system. During this period, he also served as Chair of the National Governors Association, demonstrating his growing national influence.</p>

<h2>Presidency and Domestic Policy</h2>
<p>In 1992, Clinton was elected president after defeating incumbent George H. W. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_W._Bush">Bush</a>, becoming the first president from the baby boomer generation and the third-youngest to take office, at age 46. He was identified as a New Democrat, often associated with the centrist, Third Way philosophy of governance. His tenure marked the end of the Cold War era and was largely defined by a strong national economy. Clinton presided over the longest period of peacetime economic expansion in U.S. history.</p>

<p>During his presidency, Clinton signed into law the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and pushed several key initiatives, including the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), which expanded healthcare access for millions of children. He also enacted welfare reform legislation that significantly changed the federal welfare system. Although his attempt at national healthcare reform failed, his administration maintained focus on education and public health.</p>

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<h2>Impeachment and Later Presidential Years</h2>
<p>In 1994, the Democratic Party lost control of Congress for the first time in 40 years following failed healthcare reform efforts. However, Clinton was re-elected in 1996, becoming the first Democrat since <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_D._Roosevelt">Franklin D. Roosevelt</a> to win two consecutive presidential elections. In 1998, the House of Representatives impeached Clinton on charges of perjury before a grand jury and obstruction of justice, stemming from a personal scandal involving a White House intern. He was acquitted by the Senate and completed his term in office. Despite the controversy, his presidency ended with high approval ratings, and the Congressional Budget Office reported budget surpluses from 1998 to 2000.</p>

<h2>Post-Presidency and Humanitarian Work</h2>
<p>Clinton left office in 2001 with the highest end-of-office approval ratings of any U.S. president since World War II. In the years since, he has remained politically active and has contributed significantly to various humanitarian causes. He established the William J. Clinton Foundation, which addresses global issues such as HIV/AIDS prevention and climate change. In 2004, he published his autobiography, <i>My Life</i>, offering insights into his public and personal experiences.</p>

<h2>Continued Political Involvement and Legacy</h2>
<p>Clinton has played a prominent role in Democratic Party campaigns, including active support for his <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillary_Clinton">wife</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillary_Clinton">Hillary Clinton</a>’s 2008 presidential bid and for <a href="/biography/barack-obama">Barack Obama</a>’s presidential campaigns in both 2008 and 2012. In 2009, he was appointed United Nations Special Envoy to Haiti. Following the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti, he joined former <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_W._Bush">President</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_W._Bush">George W. Bush</a> to form the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, furthering his involvement in disaster relief and humanitarian assistance.</p>

<p>Since leaving office, Clinton continues to be regarded favorably in public opinion polls evaluating U.S. presidents. His enduring influence in American politics and sustained commitment to global humanitarian work have helped define his post-presidential legacy.</p>

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