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William Jefferson Clinton (born William Jefferson Blythe III; August 19, 1946) is an American politician who served as the 42nd president of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Prior to his presidency, he served as governor of Arkansas (1979–1981 and 1983–1992) and as attorney general of Arkansas (1977–1979). A member of the Democratic Party, Clinton was known as a New Democrat, and many of his policies reflected a centrist "Third Way" political philosophy. He is the husband of former Secretary of State and former U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton. In 1998, Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives. The impeachment was based on accusations that Clinton committed perjury and obstruction of justice for the purpose of concealing his affair with Monica Lewinsky, a 22-year-old White House intern. He was acquitted by the Senate and completed his term in office. Clinton is notable as one of only two U.S. presidents (following Andrew Johnson 130 years earlier) to have been impeached.

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Al Gore and Newt Gingrich applaud as US president Clinton waves during the State of the Union address in 1997.
Al Gore and Newt Gingrich applaud as US president Clinton waves during the State of the Union address in 1997.
William Jefferson Blythe III, in 1950 at age four
William Jefferson Blythe III, in 1950 at age four
Clinton ran for President of the Student Council while attending the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University.
Clinton ran for President of the Student Council while attending the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University.
General John P. Jumper, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, escorts President William Jefferson Clinton upon his arrival to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 5, 1999. The president visited several European air bases to thank the troops (not shown) for their support of NATO Operations Allied Force and Shining Hope, 1999.
General John P. Jumper, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, escorts President William Jefferson Clinton upon his arrival to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 5, 1999. The president visited several European air bases to thank the troops (not shown) for their support of NATO Operations Allied Force and Shining Hope, 1999.
Bill Clinton boyhood home in Hope, Arkansas
Bill Clinton boyhood home in Hope, Arkansas
Clinton, as the newly elected Governor of Arkansas, meeting with President Jimmy Carter in 1978
Clinton, as the newly elected Governor of Arkansas, meeting with President Jimmy Carter in 1978
Clinton, Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat during the Oslo Accords on September 13, 1993.
Clinton, Yitzhak Rabin and Yasser Arafat during the Oslo Accords on September 13, 1993.
Clinton takes the oath of office from Chief Justice William Rehnquist during his 1993 presidential inauguration on January 20, 1993.
Clinton takes the oath of office from Chief Justice William Rehnquist during his 1993 presidential inauguration on January 20, 1993.
Clinton with former President George H. W. Bush in January 2005
Clinton with former President George H. W. Bush in January 2005
Clinton with President Barack Obama and Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett in July 2010
Clinton with President Barack Obama and Senior Advisor Valerie Jarrett in July 2010
Bill Clinton statue in Prishtina.
Bill Clinton statue in Prishtina.
Clinton and Boris Yeltsin share a laugh in October 1995.
Clinton and Boris Yeltsin share a laugh in October 1995.
President Bill Clinton (center), first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton (right) and their daughter Chelsea (left) wave to watchers at a parade down Pennsylvania Avenue on Inauguration Day, January 20, 1997.
President Bill Clinton (center), first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton (right) and their daughter Chelsea (left) wave to watchers at a parade down Pennsylvania Avenue on Inauguration Day, January 20, 1997.
Secretary of Defense Cohen presents President Clinton the DoD Medal for Distinguished Public Service.
Secretary of Defense Cohen presents President Clinton the DoD Medal for Distinguished Public Service.
Governor and Mrs. Clinton attend the Dinner Honoring the Nation's Governors in the White House with President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan, 1987.
Governor and Mrs. Clinton attend the Dinner Honoring the Nation's Governors in the White House with President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan, 1987.
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