Bill & Hillary Clinton – Willow Oak

A black and white cat stands by the base of a tree and watches Bill and Hillary Clinton shovel dirt onto the tree.

Courtesy William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum / NARA

Quercus phellos

October 10, 1993

President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Clinton planted a willow oak tree in the lower south panel of the South Grounds on October 10, 1993. First Pet Socks the cat assisted.

 
A cluster of
Willow oak. (2025)

NPS / Kelsey Graczyk

A plaque on the bark of a tree
Willow oak commemorative plaque.

NPS / Kelsey Graczyk

 

 

Last updated: June 2, 2025

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