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Bill Clinton
He governed through a decade of prosperity, survived impeachment, and left office with the highest approval ratings of any departing president — and the most complicated legacy.
Born 1946
Life Journey
Ambition, adaptation and a complex presidency
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1946–1960s
Arkansas Roots
Bill Clinton grew up in Arkansas, where early experiences shaped his interest in public life and ambition for leadership.