William J. Clinton Presidential Library

09/01/2026

This quilt was a gift commemorating the President's visit to the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota during the 1999 New Markets tour. The Clinton Administration announced the passage of the bipartisan New Markets and Community Renewal initiative in December 2000 to encourage private investment in impoverished communities and tribal lands. The Clinton Foundation later used this economic development framework.

08/30/2026

1993 President Bill Clinton speaks to guests during an Interfaith Breakfast hosted in the State Dining Room of the White House.

Want to hear more? Watch President Clinton's full remarks from the event on our YouTube page.

This is video footage of President William Jefferson participating ...

08/28/2026

📸 From the Archives: Fore! ⛳

Fresh off their second consecutive Ryder Cup victory, Team USA stopped by the White House on September 20, 1993—and brought a few golf tips with them!

In the Rose Garden, President Bill Clinton got a few pointers from some of the best in the game: Tom Watson, Raymond Floyd, Lee Janzen, Tom Kite, and Corey Pavin.

Ryder Cup champions. The White House. A presidential golf lesson.

Now that’s a winning combination!

08/26/2026

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾

Today, we’re shining the spotlight on Buddy, the beloved White House dog!

Here’s Buddy posing for the camera on April 22, 1998. And look closely—he even autographed the photo just for you!🐾✍️

Talk about a presidential pup with star power!

08/20/2026

In celebration of President Clinton's 80th birthday, this month's "Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator"​ theme is: "Presents for the President: Happy Birthday, President Clinton!"

Join us tomorrow, August 21, at 11 am and 2 pm as we will highlight the gifts and birthday cards given to him during his administration.

08/19/2026

🎂 Today, we celebrate President William Jefferson Clinton's 80th Birthday!

To celebrate this milestone, we're taking another look back at a birthday celebration from August 25, 2000. President Clinton admires his birthday cake with cake creator Glen Maes and White House mess personnel.

A sweet snapshot from a White House birthday celebration -- and a fitting way to mark 80 years of President Clinton!

08/18/2026

🎂 A Birthday Look Back

In celebration of President Bill Clinton's 80th birthday, we're turning the clock back to August 19, 1958.

Here, as a youth, Bill Blythe poses with his saxophone at his home in Hot Springs, Arkansas, on his birthday. This photo captures a treasured glimpse into his early years showing his love for music.

From a small-town Arkansas boy to the 42nd President of the United States—what an incredible journey!

08/16/2026

President Clinton was on vacation in Martha's Vineyard for his 51st birthday. Although he had no public schedule on August 19, 1997, Clinton still had work to do. He issued a Statement on the Tentative Settlement of the United Parcel Service Strike and sent a Letter to Congressional Leaders on Prohibiting Certain Transactions With Respect to Iran. According to his daily diary, Clinton later attended a birthday party in his honor at the “residence of actress Mary Steenburgen and husband Ted Danson.” You can view this diary entry and others at www.clintonlibrary.gov/research/daily-diary.

The Presidential Diarist, Ellen McCathran, recorded the daily activities of President Clinton including meetings, phone calls, events, travel, etc. Details of these events include date, time, event, location, topic (if available), names of participants and links to a document, video or photo. For a....

08/15/2026

🎂 A Birthday with a Purpose | 1996

On August 19, 1996, President Bill Clinton, First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, and Tipper Gore celebrated their birthdays together at Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Fruitland, Tennessee.

The Clintons and Gores were visiting the church to assist with rebuilding efforts, turning a birthday into an opportunity for service and community.

08/14/2026

Birthday Celebration, 1995! 🎂

On August 10, 1995, President Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton celebrated his 49th birthday at the White House—Western style!

Dressed in Western-themed attire, the Clintons joined in the birthday festivities as family, friends, and guests gathered to celebrate the President’s special day.