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Bill Clinton

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Bill Clinton is an American politician and attorney who served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the Governor of Arkansas before winning the 1992 presidential election. During his two terms in the White House, his administration focused on economic expansion, welfare reform, and technological modernization. In 1998, he became the second president in U.S.

history to be impeached by the House of Representatives, though he was later acquitted by the Senate and remained in office.

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When was Bill Clinton president of the United States?

Bill Clinton served as the 42nd president from 1993 to 2001. He was a Democrat from Arkansas and won the 1992 election with Al Gore as his running mate.

What political office did Bill Clinton hold before the presidency?

Before becoming president, Clinton served as attorney general of Arkansas and then as governor of Arkansas. He served as Arkansas governor during two separate periods, including from 1983 through 1992.

Why was Bill Clinton impeached?

The House of Representatives impeached Clinton in 1998 over matters involving his testimony and relationship with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. The Senate acquitted him, so he remained in office until January 2001.

What did Bill Clinton do after leaving the White House?

After the presidency, Clinton established the Clinton Foundation and continued humanitarian and political work. His presidential library and museum opened in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 2004.