On August 19, 1946, Virginia Blythe gave birth to her son, William Jefferson Blythe, III. Named for his father who died before he was born, he grew up to become William Jefferson Clinton - the 42nd president of the United States. In this house, he learned many of the early lessons that defined his life and his presidency.
"I still believe in a place called Hope." - President Clinton
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President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site and RBH Media present From Hope to History the historic site's interpretive film trailer. The full film will be available at the site's visitor center soon.
President Clinton Birthplace Home
"In this house I learned to walk and talk, I learned to pray, I learned to read..." President Bill Clinton
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Last updated: September 26, 2018