Bill Clinton - Biography - IMDb Bill Clinton Biography Showing all 99 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (2) | Trivia (75) | Personal Quotes (16) Overview (4) 6' 1" (1.85 m) Mini Bio (1) Bill Clinton was born William Jefferson Blythe III in Hope, Arkansas, to Virginia Dell (Cassidy) and William Jefferson Blythe, Jr., a traveling salesman. His father died in a car crash three months before Bill was born. He was raised by his grandparents for four years while his mother was in Louisiana studying nursing, in order to support herself and her son. In 1950, his mother married Roger Clinton, whose surname young Bill took; his half-brother, Roger Clinton , was born in 1956. Always interested in politics and working to help people, Clinton majored in International Affairs at Georgetown University. He graduated in 1968 and won a Rhodes Scholarship, which he used to study government at Oxford University. Clinton graduated from Yale Law School in 1973.

He then taught law in Arkansas, and ran for political office. He was elected Arkansas Attorney General in 1976, then Governor in 1978. He won re-election in 1982, and served until he won the US Presidency in 1992, becoming the 42nd President of the United States, and winning re-election in 1996. - IMDb Mini Biography By: anon-14 Spouse (1) ( 11 October 1975 - present) (1 child) Trade Mark (2) Graduated from Hot Springs High School in Hot Springs, Arkansas in 1964. Listed in "People Weekly"s "Most Intriguing People" list. (December 25, 1995/January 1, 1996 issue) Graduated from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. and received his law degree from Yale Law School, where he met his wife Hillary. Enjoys playing golf and the saxophone. Daughter, Chelsea Clinton , born 27 February 1980. Impeached (the equivalent of indicted) by the U.S. House of Representatives, Dec.

1998, for "high crimes and misdemeanors" on a strictly party-line vote (all Republicans voted for it, all Democrats voted against it; since the Republicans controlled the House, the impeachment was approved). He is the second president to be impeached; the first was Andrew Johnson in 1868 ( Richard Nixon would likely have faced impeachment, but he resigned before it came to that). Admitted to having an affair with Monica Lewinsky . [August 1998] Named Time magazine's Co-Man of the Year (with Ken Starr ) in 1998. Ranked 21st (out of 41) in a survey of the best U.S. presidents. Some historians also rated him last in "moral authority", largely stemming from the Monica Lewinsky scandal and numerous rumored affairs. [February 2000] Has said that The Harmonists (1997) is the movie that moved him the most deeply, and that High Noon (1952) is his favorite movie of all time. Became the second youngest U.S. President to leave office, after Theodore Roosevelt . (January 20th 2001).

Was the third youngest person ever to serve as president, after John F. Kennedy and Theodore Roosevelt . Named Time magazine's "Man of the Year 1992". Collects saxophones, both miniature and life-size. Left the presidency with an approval rating of 65%, higher even than former President Ronald Reagan . Pardoned his half-brother, Roger Clinton , thereby erasing his criminal record shortly before leaving the White House in January 2001. On January 19, 2001, agreed to admit that he gave misleading testimony in connection with the Monica Lewinsky scandal. He was also fined $25,000 and agreed to have his Arkansas law license suspended for 5 years. In exchange, he will not face criminal charges after leaving the White House. Is fluent in German. Became the first sitting U.S. president to be sued. Paula Jones sued him after claiming he sexually harassed her six years previously. [1997] Had a 12-year affair with Gennifer Flowers from 1980-1992 while he was governor of Arkansas.

After leaving the White House, he established his new office in the Harlem section of New York City. Since leaving the White House, he has made his living mostly giving speeches before various political and business organizations, both domestically and worldwide, averaging $100,000 per speech. That doesn't compare to former President Ronald Reagan , whose first speech after he left office, to a group of wealthy Japanese businessmen, netted him $3 million. [2001] In August 2001 he signed a book deal with publisher Alfred A. Knopf, for a $10-million advance. Attended a national prayer service for victims of the terror attacks of the World Trade Center, at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC. Also in attendance were former Presidents George Bush , Gerald Ford , Jimmy Carter , former Vice President Al Gore , former Senator Bob Dole and all their wives. [September 2001] Was the first Rhodes Scholar to be elected President of the United States. Secret Service codename was Eagle. Inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame, October 2002 (honorary induction).

Has his look-alike puppet in the French show Les guignols de l'info (1988). The producers of 60 Minutes (1968) originally wanted to pair Clinton with right-wing talk-show host Rush Limbaugh in their (now failed) Point/Counterpoint segment, but Clinton's people nixed the idea. They also rejected former Republican Congressman Newt Gingrich , conservative author William J. Bennett , former Christian Coalition executive Ralph Reed and conservative businessman and former Republican presidential candidate Steve Forbes as possible adversaries in debate, before settling on former Senator/Republican Presidential candidate Bob Dole . At the 1988 Democratic Convention, Gov. he gave the introduction for Michael Dukakis , it was the longest keynote speech in the history of American politics. Throughout the speech people were screaming for Dukakis, and wanted him off the stage, after 48 minutes, he said, "In closing..." The entire audience stood up and went crazy. Shortly thereafter, he appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), where he received a three-minute, 48-second introduction from Johnny Carson , it was multiple pages long, and was Carson's longest introduction for a guest.

When Clinton finally came out, Carson, said, "Well, governor, I thank you for coming here tonight. And my first question is, how are you?" With that, Carson placed an hour glass timer on the desk. Video exists showing a young Bill Clinton shaking hands with President John F. Kennedy . The video was aired on television during his 1992 presidential campaign on CBS News. His terms in office made him the last US president of the 20th century as well as the first president of the 21st century. Shares a birthday with Tipper Gore , wife of his former presidential running mate, Al Gore . 42nd President of The United States of America (1993-2001). Son of Virginia Clinton Kelley (1923-1994). Underwent emergency quadruple heart bypass surgery in September 2004 after experiencing an episode of angina. The former President had not suffered a coronary infarction, but some of his arteries were more than 90% clogged up. He later underwent corrective surgery for a partially collapsed lung in March 2005. Considered becoming a jazz musician early in his career.

Attended the state funeral of Pope John Paul II at the Vatican, along with incumbent President George W. Bush and former President George Bush . This was Clinton's first public appearance since undergoing corrective surgery at a New York hospital. (April 8th 2005) As of 2005, is only the second United States President who has been adopted. The only previous President who was adopted was Gerald Ford . Brother of Kappa Kappa Psi, Inc. Fraternity. Attended the state funeral of former President Ronald Reagan at the Washington National Cathedral with former U.S. Presidents Gerald Ford , Jimmy Carter , George Bush , incumbent President George W. Bush , and all their wives. (11 June 2004) He was not adopted by Roger Clinton. He used the name "Clinton" when he started school. When he was a teenager, and his younger half-brother Roger Clinton was going to start school, Bill went to court to have his name legally changed to "Clinton". The future President wanted to have the same name as his half-brother, to avoid confusion in the Arkansas school system. Cousin of Congressman James A. Lockhart.

Left the Presidency with a substantial budget surplus, the only president in more than 50 years to do so. Is mentioned in the lyrics to the theme song of the cartoon series Animaniacs (1993) ("....Wakko packs away the snacks, while Bill Clinton plays the sax."). On November 3, 1992, Clinton was elected the 42nd President of the United States by a wide margin in the Electoral College, despite receiving only 43% of the popular vote. The 1992 election was the first time since 1968 that a candidate won the White House with under 50% of the popular vote. (Neither Clinton in 1996 or George W. Bush in 2000 garnered 50% of the popular vote, though he did in 2004.) Clinton's home state of Arkansas was the only state in the entire country that gave the majority of its vote to a single candidate; the rest were won by pluralities of the vote.

Clinton came in third in Utah, behind President George Bush and third party candidate Ross Perot , while Bush came in third in Maine, where the Bush family maintained a summer home in Kennebunkport. Despite their numerous political and personal differences, he and former President George Bush , his opponent in the 1992 Presidential election, have actually become friends in recent years. The two have made several commercials together on behalf of the victims of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. As cited in "Time" magazine, former First Lady Barbara Bush even called them "The Odd Couple". Huge fan of Elvis Presley . In 1972, he was hired as a non-tenured professor of Law at the University of Arkansas at a starting salary of $14,706 per year. In 1976, he was elected Attorney General for the State of Arkansas at a salary of $26,500 per year. His allergies include chocolate, dairy products, and flour. When he left the White House in 2001, he had legal bills in excess of $12 million as a result of campaign financing, the Monica Lewinsky trial, and Whitewater.

In 2006, he earned between $9-10 million on the lecture circuit. He gave 352 speeches, only 20% for personal income. His speaking fee, is approximately $150,000 per speech unless it is for one of the many Clinton causes or organizations, in which case he speaks for free. In 2007, Forbes Magazine estimated his earnings for the year at $7 million. Became the first serving US President to visit Northern Ireland. [November 1995] Nominated for a 2008 Grammy Award for "Giving: How Each Of Us Can Change the World" [Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Story Telling)]. Prior to the 2008 election, he is the youngest of the four living US presidents, born 44 days after current president George W. Bush. First president from the "Baby Boom" generation. His ancestors settled in and established Blythesville, Arkansas.

(May 10, 2010) Made the cover of Time magazine's double issue - The 100 Most Influential People in the World - alongside Lady Gaga and Didier Drogba . (May 10, 2010) Merited a place in Time magazine's "The 100 Most Influential People in the World" ("Heroes" category) with an homage contributed by friend Bono . Has met actress Elena Levon at the 2009 Clinton Foundation event in Los Angeles. Favorite films are High Noon (1952) and The Princess Bride (1987). Was presented "Person of the Year (1993)" award by pro wrestler Mick Foley . Is a vegan since his heart surgery, eating only fruits, vegetables, and whole grain. The first U.S. President to be born after World War II. The first Democratic President to serve multiple terms since Harry S. Truman . Did not smoke cigarettes, but would occasionally smoke cigars. Has since quit smoking entirely. His mother Virginia Clinton Kelley married Roger Clinton, an alcoholic and a wife-abuser who threatened to kill her.

Bill vividly remembers being 5 years old when he witnessed his stepfather Roger firing a gun at his mother; the bullet smashed into a wall next to where Virginia was seated. As Bill grew older, he began to intercede to stop his stepfather's violence to his mother. Bill said he was deprived of a male role model while growing up, as his biological father William had died before he was born and his stepfather Roger was rarely engaged in his life. He has also said that his mother's model of a troubled and violent marriage to Roger has affected his own views on marriage and family when he was a young adult, in which he doubted his own ability to have a successful marriage. Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013 by President Barack Obama . His grandparents ran a grocery store and made a point of selling goods on credit to people of all races while there was segregation. First grandchild, Charlotte Clinton Mezvinsky, was born on September 26, 2014. Parents are Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky. His nickname "The Comeback Kid: "was generated by the press after strong second place showing in 1992 New Hampshire primary.

Personal Quotes (16) Biography of the President Biography of the President It All Began in a Place Called Hope President Bill Clinton Bill Clinton was born William Jefferson Blythe III on August 19, 1946, in the small town of Hope, Arkansas. He was named after his father, William Jefferson Blythe II, who had been killed in a car accident just three months before his son was born. Needing to find a way to support herself and her new child, Bill Clinton's mother, Virginia Cassidy Blythe, moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, to study nursing. Bill Clinton stayed with his mother's parents in Hope. There he was surrounded by many relatives who gave him love and support and who played a significant role in his upbringing. Bill Clinton's grandparents, Eldridge and Edith Cassidy, taught him strong values and beliefs. They owned a small grocery store just outside of Hope, and despite the segregation laws of the time, they allowed people of all races to purchase goods on credit. They taught their young grandson that everyone is created equal and that people should not be treated differently because of the color of their skin. This was a lesson Bill Clinton never forgot.

His mother returned from New Orleans with her nursing degree in 1950, when her son was four years old. Later that same year, she married an automobile salesman named Roger Clinton. When Bill Clinton was seven years old, the family moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas. Known for its natural mineral hot springs, its scenic beauty, and its racetrack, Hot Springs was bigger than Hope and offered better employment opportunities. Roger received a higher paying job as a service manager for his brother's car dealer-ship and Virginia was able to find a better job as a nurse anesthetist. In 1956. Bill Clinton's half-brother, Roger Clinton, Jr., was born. When his brother was old enough to enter school, young Bill had his last name legally changed from Blythe to Clinton. In 1960, John F. Kennedy was elected President. Two years later, when Bill Clinton was a senior in high school, he was selected to go to Washington, D.C., to be a part of Boys Nation, a special youth leadership conference. The young men of Boys Nation and the young women of Girls Nation were invited to the White House to meet President Kennedy.

Bill Clinton was one of the first in line to shake President Kennedy's hand in the Rose Garden. That event was one of the most memorable, important experiences of his youth. After that, he knew he wanted to make a difference in the lives of the people of America by becoming President. That same year, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., gave his historic "I Have a Dream" speech at the foot of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Bill Clinton watched the speech on television and was so deeply moved by Dr. King's words that he memorized them. He admired Dr. King's gift for communicating a clear vision and his ability to pull people together to work toward a common goal. Dr. King became one of Bill Clinton's heroes. Inspired by the success of these leaders, young Bill thrived on the hard work that his academic and extracurricular activities required. As an active member of his church, he raised money and organized charity events. Most important, he learned about working with people and being a good citizen. In his spare time, he enjoyed reading. Some of his favorite books were The Silver Chalice, The Last of the Mohicans, The Robe, and Black Beauty.

Playing the saxophone was his favorite pastime. He loved music, practiced every day, and played in jazz ensembles. Each summer, he attended a band camp in the Ozark Mountains. His hard work paid off when he became a top saxophone player at his school and won first chair in the state band's saxophone section. Bill Clinton recognized that although college would be expensive, it would give him the education he needed to accomplish his goals. His hard work in school, combined with his musical ability, earned him many academic and music scholarships. With the help of those scholarships and loans from the government, he was able to attend Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. He chose Georgetown because it had an excellent foreign service program; he was also excited about going to school in the nation's capital. While earning his Bachelor of Science degree in International Affairs he worked as an intern in the office of Arkansas Senator J. William Fulbright. There he learned how government worked and what it was like to be a politician. He admired Senator Fulbright for his accomplishments and beliefs. When Bill Clinton finished college in 1968, he won a Rhodes Scholarship, which allows select students to study at Oxford University in England.

While at Oxford, he studied government and played rugby. Upon his return to the United States, he began law school at Yale University. At Yale, he continued to work hard. He maintained his interest in government by campaigning for a Senate candidate in Connecticut. He also met Hillary Rodham, whom he would later marry. When he graduated from law school in 1973, Bill Clinton returned to Arkansas to teach law at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. There he could concentrate on his goal of running for political office. In 1974, he had his first opportunity when he ran for Congress against Republican incumbent John Paul Hammerschmidt. Although he lost the race, Bill Clinton learned much about politics and met people who have remained his lifelong friends. Hillary had joined him in Arkansas and helped him campaign. She also began teaching at the University of Arkansas. They were married on October 11, 1975. In 1976, Bill Clinton was elected Attorney General of Arkansas. Two years later, at the age of thirty-two, he became the youngest governor in the United States. As governor of Arkansas, he concentrated on improving the state's educational system and building better roads.

On February 27, 1980, the Clintons' daughter, Chelsea Victoria, was born. The Clintons describe this day as the happiest one of their lives. Later that year, in a close election, Governor Clinton lost the race for a second term to Republican Frank White. Feeling that he had not accomplished all that he wanted to do, he ran as the Democratic candidate in the next gubernatorial election. Campaigning throughout the state, he assured the voters that he would address their needs, and he was re-elected in November 1982. Again, his most important goal as governor was to enhance the quality of education in the state. He raised teachers' salaries and began a program of testing students after the third, sixth, and eighth grades. He also encouraged parents to participate in their children's education. His new educational standards ensured that every child in Arkansas, regardless of the size or wealth of his or her community or of family income level, would receive a quality education. From August 1986 to August 1987, Governor Clinton served as chairman of the National Governors' Association. During that time, he led the governors' efforts to reform the welfare system and the educational systems of the states.

By the fall of 1991, Governor Clinton believed that the country needed someone with a new vision and plan, and he decided to run for President. He also felt that he had the experience and the best ideas for changing our country for the better. He wanted to strengthen the health care system, to improve the school system, and, most of all, to bolster the economy and create new jobs. He brought his message to the country by going door to door, holding one-on-one talks with people in town hall meetings, and appearing on various talk shows. After a long primary process, Governor Clinton was nominated as the Democratic presidential candidate. He chose Senator Al Gore, of Tennessee to be his vice-presidential running mate. Together, Bill Clinton and Al Gore set out by bus to meet the people of America and to hear about their concerns and their hopes for the future. They campaigned on the concept of "putting people first'---preserving the American Dream, restoring the hopes of the middle class, and reclaiming the future for the nation's children. When election day arrived on November 3, 1992, voters turned out in record numbers to cast their ballots.

Bill Clinton was elected the 42nd President of the United States and Al Gore the 45th Vice President. They had succeeded in bringing the people together in their efforts to change our country. Throughout his life, President Clinton has worked to make a difference in the lives of others. To him, Hope means more than a small town in Arkansas; it means working to ensure that each American has the opportunity to fulfill his or her dream. In 1996, the successful Clinton-Gore team ran for re-election, pledging continued leadership in building the bridge to the 21st century, meeting the nation's challenges, and protecting our values. On November 5, 1996, Bill Clinton was once again elected by the American people to serve a second term as President of the United States. During both Administrations, Bill Clinton has worked to lead our country forward and to ensure that all Americans can make the most of their own lives. This is an age of enormous possibility -- a time when more Americans will be able to live out their dreams than ever before. But it is also a time that poses many challenges.

President Clinton believes that to make the most of this exciting era, we must offer opportunity, demand personal responsibility, and come together as a national community. Bill Clinton's Birthplace--Presidents: A Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary President Bill Clinton's 1st Home Museum Arkansas Interior of Bill Clinton’s 1st Home Museum Clinton Birthplace Foundation, Inc. William Jefferson Clinton, the 42nd president of the United States, was born at the Julia Chester Hospital on the 19th of August 1946 in the small town of Hope, Arkansas as William Jefferson Blythe III, named for his late father who had died in an auto accident in May. He lived in this comfortable frame house in Hope with his widowed mother and her parents for four years after his birth in 1946. Clinton remembered playing in the yard with friends and learning from his adored grandfather about social justice and the equality of all people. Clinton, the first Baby Boomer elected to the White House, maintained a centrist political stance. The American people enjoyed a great economic boom during his administration, and President Clinton worked effectively for peace in Northern Ireland, Haiti, the Middle East, and the former Yugoslavia.

He also faced impeachment but was acquitted of the charges brought against him. The Clinton Birthplace Foundation, Inc. preserved the two and one-half story frame house as Bill Clinton’s 1st Home Museum. The home has deep projecting eaves and a broad one-story hipped roof porch on the front. Its style is American foursquare, so called because of its square floor plan. There are many foursquare houses in towns and cities across the country, most built during the early years of the 20th century. The Clinton house dates from 1917. The Cassidy family moved into the home in 1938, when Virginia was in high school, and purchased the house in 1946. The restored interior still has much of its original detail, including the staircase in the living room, with its turned balusters and massive, paneled newel post. A small pantry features built-in cupboards. Virtually all of the second floor finishes are original, including the flooring and the beaded board in the hallway and nursery. Virginia received her R.N. certification in nursing in Shreveport, Louisiana where she met and married William Jefferson “Bill” Blythe II in 1943.

He was a traveling salesman from Sherman, Texas. He served in Italy during WWII. Virginia returned to Hope, living with her parents and awaiting her husband’s return. In 1945, Bill Blythe and Virginia lived briefly with her parents before moving to Chicago for his work. Virginia was already expecting; she and Bill wanted to return to Hope for the birth of their child. He insisted she fly back and he would drive to meet her. Tragically, he died in an auto accident en route to Hope. Lionel train set Bill received from his stepfather in the 1950s. Exhibit at the 13th St. home, visible through porch windows. Clinton Birthplace Foundation, Inc. Young Billy lived with his widowed mother in the comfortable frame home with his grandparents, Eldridge and Edith Grisham Cassidy. He remembers playing in the yard with friends and cousins. In 1948, Virginia, a registered nurse, went to New Orleans for her certification as a nurse-anesthetist. She left her two-year-old son in the care of her parents. They visited back and forth during the months Virginia was away.

Bill’s maternal grandparents and extended family played an important role in his childhood. His grandmother taught him his numbers using playing cards pinned to the kitchen curtains. He lived with his grandparents for four years and maintained a close relationship with them, visiting frequently until his grandfather’s death in 1956. Virginia finished her schooling and returned to Hope in 1950. Soon she met and married Roger Clinton from Hot Springs, Arkansas. They moved a short distance away to a house of their own at 321 E. 13th Street. Bill enjoyed his Lionel trains and was keen on Hopalong Cassidy. He attended first grade at Brookwood Elementary. In 1953, the family moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas where his mother continued her nursing, and his stepfather worked with the family car dealership. From 1953-1955 young Bill attended St. John’s Catholic School and then public schools. Bill adored his younger half-brother, Roger who was born in 1956. When Roger started school, Bill asked to change his name to Clinton so everyone would know the two boys were brothers. Bill Clinton completed high school in Hot Springs, excelling in many areas.

Bill won the American Legion essay contest. During the Boys’ Nation trip to Washington, DC, he shook hands with President Kennedy. This experience reinforced his growing interest in politics and public service. Bill had a large extended family that encouraged him, and he was fortunate to meet many mentors along the way, including Senator Fulbright. Bill Clinton graduated from Georgetown University in 1968 and won a Rhodes Scholarship to attend Oxford University in England. He returned to the United States to go to Yale Law School. While there he met Hillary Rodham. After graduating from law school, he taught at the University of Arkansas Law School. He and Hillary married in 1975, and she also taught at the law school. Bill Clinton entered politics after heading Senator McGovern’s presidential campaign in Texas. He first served as Attorney General of Arkansas in 1976. He was elected Governor of Arkansas in 1978, the youngest governor in the nation at 32. Clinton pursued a liberal agenda. Defeated two years later, he moved to the centrist political stance that would characterize the remainder of his political career. Regaining the governor’s office in 1982, he served a total of five terms.

After ten years as a very popular governor, Bill Clinton won the presidential race in 1992. Many leading Democrats chose not to run in the presidential election of 1992, assuming that President George H. W. Bush would easily win reelection for a second term. Clinton, sensing opportunity, announced his candidacy in 1991. President Clinton and his vice president, Albert Gore, Jr., represented a new political generation, the men and women born after World War II. The Democrats swept the election, taking control of both the White House and Congress for the first time in 12 years. Virginia Cassidy Blythe Clinton Kelley Memorial Garden 14 Politically Correct Baby Name Ideas For Chelsea Clinton | The Huffington Post 14 Politically Correct Baby Name Ideas For Chelsea Clinton 09/26/2014 02:16 pm ET | Updated Sep 26, 2014 Caroline Bologna Editor, The Huffington Post Jemal Countess via Getty Images Politics seem to have a way of seeping into even the most unexpected aspects of life -- like baby names.

A well-documented 2013 study revealed an interesting divide in the names that Democratic and Republican parents choose for their children. Additionally, political figures throughout history have often been a source of inspiration when it comes to baby names. We imagine this may well be the case for Chelsea Clinton's baby, whom some are calling "America's Royal Baby." Indeed, the upcoming birth of the first grandchild in the Clinton political dynasty is a big deal. This baby could be the grandchild of the first female President and the first pair of husband-and-wife Presidents of the United States. As anticipation builds for the birth of Chelsea Clinton's first child with her husband Marc Mezvinsky, people are abuzz with speculation (and unsolicited advice) about the name. A Politico piece suggested that the couple aid grandma-to-be Hillary in her likely presidential campaign by picking one of the most popular names in Iowa and New Hampshire. The Washington Post recommends that they take it a step further and look into which baby names will be most appealing in 2016.

Looking at the names of presidential children and grandchildren, there's a smattering of traditional names like John, James, Margaret and Sarah, along with more unique choices like Hugo, Tatiana, Minnewa, Haven and Noelle. Laura Wattenberg, otherwise known as "The Baby Name Wizard," doesn't think politics will necessarily influence Chelsea Clinton's child's name. "There used to be a big trend of naming babies after political leaders, but that's changed over time," she told The Huffington Post. Wattenberg noted that many people throughout history named their children after U.S. presidents, but that recent presidents have far fewer namesakes. "Parents are trying to avoid politics, but they still get influenced by names in the news," she stated, using Hillary Clinton as an example. "When she was a candidate's wife, she caused a huge spike in the name Hillary, but as soon as she started making policy, people abandoned her name in droves." Although politics -- and therefore political names -- are built into Chelsea Clinton's family, this might be irrelevant as fewer parents today are giving their babies names from their family trees. "Names have become much more of an emblem of fashion than connection to family," Wattenberg noted.

We can't know for sure what the already-famous Clinton grandbaby will be named, but if the family does end up going the now less-traveled political name route, we have a few guesses. We've divided our list into traditionally male and female names, but that said, we can't imagine a baby more fit to receive a gender-bending name than the grandchild of the potential first female President. Boy Names John It's a common name, but it's also a very strong one, especially in politics. John was the first name of Presidents Adams, Quincy Adams, Tyler, Coolidge and Kennedy. As in the latter case, the name is amenable to nicknames like Jack. Jefferson This patriotic name is not only a nod to Declaration of Independence author and third U.S. President Thomas Jefferson, but it's also Bill Clinton's middle name. William Political children and grandchildren are often named for their famous relatives. It would not be terribly surprising for Chelsea Clinton to name her baby after her father Bill. Presidents McKinley, Taft and Harrison were also named William.

Fitzgerald The F in JFK is a big name in the Kennedy family, and it sounds so politically strong that the creators of the hit TV show "Scandal" chose to name their President Fitzgerald. Carter Democratic President Jimmy Carter's surname not only carries political weight, but it has also spiked in popularity as a baby name in recent years. James James is the most common name for U.S. Presidents, with Madison, Monroe, Polk, Buchanan, Garfield and Carter. Accordingly, it is also very popular for POTUS children and grandchildren. Clinton It's not uncommon for mothers to name their children after their maiden names, and Clinton is certainly a powerful one. Girl Names Eleanor Eleanor Roosevelt was not only the longest-serving First Lady of the United States, but she was also widely admired for her human rights work. Her name carries a lot of weight in the U.S. today. Sarah Multiple presidential grandchildren and First Ladies have been named Sarah -- though a certain infamous vice presidential candidate may make this name a less desirable choice for the Clinton grandchild. Jacqueline A political and cultural icon, Jacqueline Kennedy's name has inspired many American parents with daughters.

Margaret Thatcher put the name Margaret on the global political map, and it's a name that crops up frequently on the list of Presidents' wives, daughters, and granddaughters. Michelle As others have pointed out , there are many powerful Michelles in politics today. Elizabeth This timeless name belongs to one of the longest-serving British monarchs, and is also the name of American female political figures like Senator Warren, First Ladies Monroe, Truman and Ford, and many daughters and granddaughters of former presidents. Abigail There's a special place in many women's hearts for Abigail Adams, whose famous "Remember the Ladies" letter is one of the earliest manifestations of the fight for women's rights in the United States. William Jefferson Clinton (1946 - ) < Biographies < American History From Revolution To Reconstruction and beyond William Jefferson Clinton (1946 - ) Bill Clinton was born William Jefferson Blythe III on August 19, 1946, in Hope, Arkansas. His father, an automobile-parts salesman, died in a car accident three months before Bill was born. His mother, Virginia Cassidy, married Roger Clinton, an automobile dealer, when Bill was seven years old.

The family moved to Hot Springs, Arkansas, where Bill and his younger half brother, Roger, Jr., attended public schools. His mother often engaged Bill in political discussions and encouraged his ambitions. Growing up had its difficulties, however, because his stepfather was an alcoholic who sometimes beat his mother. Virginia and Roger eventually divorced but soon remarried, when Bill was 15. As a gesture Bill had his last name legally changed to Clinton. Bill participated in many activities, including student government, at Hot Springs High School. In the summer of 1963 he was chosen to attend the American Legion Boys State, a government and leadership conference, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was elected a senator and given the opportunity to go to Washington, D.C. where he shook hands with President John F. Kennedy. When Bill returned to Arkansas, politics became a pursuit from which he never wavered. After high school, Clinton went to Georgetown University. While pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies he worked for Democratic Senator William Fulbright of Arkansas, the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, who became an outspoken opponent of the Vietnam War. Clinton's own opposition to the war grew as he attended hearings and clipped newspapers.

Like his mentor, Fulbright, Clinton won a Rhodes scholarship to Oxford University. During his two years at Oxford Clinton's opposition to the Vietnam War came into conflict with his political aspirations. When he received a draft notice in 1969 he enrolled in the Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) at the University of Arkansas Law School. He made himself available for the draft but was never called up because he received a high number in the draft lottery held that year. In the fall of 1970 Clinton entered Yale Law School. While at Yale Clinton met Hillary Rodham, a Wellesley College graduate from suburban Chicago. Together they worked for George McGovern's presidential campaign in Texas during the summer and fall of 1972. The following year they graduated from law school. Clinton worked briefly in Washington, D.C., as a staff attorney for the House Judiciary Committee but soon moved back to Arkansas. In 1974, Clinton entered his first political race. He felt that Republican Congressman John Paul Hammerschmidt, a strong supporter of President Nixon, was vulnerable in his reelection bid, and therefore decided to run against him.

Clinton lost a surprisingly close race, holding Hammerschmidt to only 52 percent of the vote. Clinton married Hillary Rodham in 1975. A year later he was elected Arkansas's attorney general. In 1978 Clinton decided to run for governor of Arkansas. He won the election against Republican State Chairman A. Lynn Lowe, receiving 63 percent of the vote to Lowe's 37 percent. In an attempt to move Arkansas up from the bottom of the indexes of social and economic welfare he made economic growth and educational improvement top priorities of his administration. His administration was also noteworthy in Arkansas history for appointing women and minorities to cabinet-level jobs. Nevertheless, during his two-year term Clinton angered many voters. In 1980, the same year as daughter Chelsea was born, his reelection chances were damaged further by his handling of the Cuban refugee situation. Thousands of Cubans who had left or been expelled from their country were housed in Arkansas, and Clinton was unable to force the White House to make other states share the problems and costs of the operation. That November he was defeated by Republican Frank White, a political newcomer and businessman.

After this defeat, Clinton began to work for a law firm, but many observers believed that his political career was far from over. In 1982 he made a succesful bid to return to the governor's mansion; a residency he did not give up until he entered the White House in 1993. On October 3, 1991, Clinton announced that he was a candidate for the presidency. His campaign was nearly sunk by charges of marital infidelity, published in tabloid newspapers, and of unethical conduct in legally avoiding the draft during the Vietnam War. The nickname "Slick Willie", given to him by an Arkansas journalist, was used by those critical of him. He survived, however, and on June 2, 1992, primary victories in six states gave him the necessary number of convention delegates. Shortly before the party convention in July Clinton chose Tennessee Senator Albert A. Gore, Jr., as his running mate. The Democratic National Convention was held in New York City in mid-July. As soon as the convention was over Clinton and Gore headed west for a series of campaign bus trips reminiscent of the whistle-stop train trips of decades before.

The strategy of identifying with middle-class America and emphasizing concern for jobs and health care paid off. On Tuesday, November 3, Clinton was elected president, and he took office on January 20, 1993. At the age of 46, he was one of the youngest men ever, and the first Democrat since the 1976 election, to be elected to the nation's highest office. Clinton entered office with a wide-ranging agenda. He immediately appointed his wife to head a task force to deal with health-care reform to try to make health care available for all. By cutting federal spending, creating millions of new jobs, and reducing the deficit, he wanted to restore economic opportunity and security. And in order to make communities and schools more secure he enacted the Assault Weapons Ban as part of the Crime Bill. In foreign policy, he failed to get a European consensus for action in the Bosnian civil war. However, he did help Israel and Jordan achieve an historic peace treaty and assisted in the creation of an accord between Israel and the Palestinians. Furthermore, he contributed to the cease-fire in Northern Ireland.

Bill Clinton to drop 'Jefferson' as middle name Bill Clinton to drop 'Jefferson' as middle name 7/14/2015, 1:56 pm According to Clinton campaign aides, Campaign Manager John Podesta has made the call to poll for potential middle name changes for William Jefferson Clinton. "Even if he wasn't named for the racist slave owner, Thomas Jefferson, we thought it best for Hillary's campaign to change it," said a campaign aide. The aide went on to say that the names Jabbar and Jose were polling very high, but there were a few write-ins for the name Jesus. "We are trying to keep his monogram the same, but Jesus? Why would he want to identify with racist, misogynist, homophobic Christians?" said John Podesta. Polling will be completed soon and the new name will be unveiled before the big primaries. I'll bet two beets he goes with "Rodham." Keeping in character, the name "Justice" would be a perfect fit. I suppose "Jockstrap" would be too obvious? "Jackovitch." Not only is it a perfect Prog name (sounds Russian, you know) but it's what he has been telling Hillary every time she wants sex...

As the nation's first black president, Jerome, Jamal, and even Jemimah should not be overlooked as possible contenders. "We are trying to keep his monogram the same....." If your initials and favorite pastime were the same, would you change yours? *for those who need a little hint: William Jefferson "BJ" Clinton Hide it back (Turn mouse upside down and click. If that doesn't work, try standing on your head) Users browsing this forum: Exabot [Bot], Genosse Dummkopf , MSNbot Media, Yahoo [Bot] and 76 guests Display posts from previous: Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group The uncontested absurdities of today are the accepted slogans of tomorrow. They come to be accepted by degrees, by precedent, by implication, by erosion, by default, by dint of constant pressure on one side and constant retreat on the other - until the day when they are suddenly declared to be the country's official ideology. ~ Ayn Rand Rubiks & Rubik’s Cube ® used by special individual permission of Seven Town Ltd.

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In 1992, Bill Clinton would be elected as the 42nd president of the United States. By his own account, Clinton was inspired to enter politics after meeting President John F. Kennedy at the White House as a high school student. He attended Georgetown University and won a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford in 1968, then received a law degree from Yale. In 1974, Clinton lost a bid for Congress in Arkansas’ Third District. He married fellow Yale Law graduate Hillary Rodham the following year; their daughter Chelsea was born in 1980. Clinton was elected Arkansas attorney general in 1976. In 1978, at the age of 32, he became the youngest governor to be elected in the United States in four decades. Though he lost his first reelection campaign in 1980, he regained the office four years later and was reelected comfortably three more times. In 1992, he won the Democratic nomination for president. In a campaign that revolved largely around economic issues, Clinton’s youth and the promise of change won over many voters, propelling him to victory over the incumbent George H.W.

Bush and upstart third-party candidate Ross Perot. Issues that arose during the first two years of his administration–including an ethics investigation into the Clintons’ involvement with the Whitewater housing development in Arkansas and a bitter debate in Congress over Clinton’s health care initiative–helped fuel a Republican takeover of the Senate and the House of Representatives in the midterm elections of 1994. Nevertheless, the improving economic climate during Clinton’s presidency resulted in a low unemployment and inflation rate and a balanced budget (even a budget surplus), and in 1996 he became the first Democratic president since Franklin D. Roosevelt to win a second term in office. In 1998, scandal erupted over Clinton’s alleged involvement with a young female White House intern, Monica Lewinsky. On the basis of an investigation by independent counsel Kenneth Starr, Clinton was accused of perjury and obstruction of justice over his repeated denials of the affair; he eventually apologized to his family and to the American public for his dishonesty. He became only the second U.S. president to be impeached by the House of Representatives, but was acquitted of the charges by the Senate in 1999.

Even throughout the tumult surrounding the Lewinsky affair, Clinton enjoyed high approval ratings at home. He was also popular on the world stage, confronting foreign policy challenges including war in Bosnia and Herzegovina; continuing hostility between Israelis and Palestinians; and Iraq’s refusal to comply with United Nations weapons inspections. He was praised for his peacemaking efforts in Ireland and Northern Ireland, and became the first U.S. president to visit Vietnam since the end of the Vietnam War. After leaving the White House, Clinton remained active in global affairs and as a public speaker. He heads up the William J. Clinton Foundation, a philanthropic organization that has addressed issues such as HIV/AIDS and the environment. Meanwhile, his wife launched her own political career, winning election to the U.S. Senate from New York in 2000 and running her own presidential campaign in 2008 before accepting the position of secretary of state in the administration of Barack Obama. Related Videos

Question: What is Bill Clinton's middle name?
Answer: Jefferson