President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site • Arkansas

The birthplace home of President Bill Clinton illuminated at dusk.

Exterior of Visitor Center building with landscape surrounding

A view of the living room with a fireplace, rug, recliner and other furniture

A view of the formal living room features a tricycle, table and chairs, and radio

Memorial garden for his mother, Virginia

Named for the father who died shortly before his birth, William Jefferson Blythe III later became the 42nd President of the United States. In Hope, the experiences shared with his mother and grandparents in rural Arkansas developed the broad views on race relations, social justice, and public service that defined his presidency and life after the White House. For Bill Clinton, "Hope was home."

President Clinton spent the first four years of his life in this home being raised by his maternal grandparents.
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Exterior of Visitor Center from Hervey Street
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The living room inside the Clinton Birthplace Home
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The formal living room of the Clinton Birthplace Home
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Memorial garden for his mother, Virginia
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Duration:: 1 minute, 52 seconds

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home NHS, former President Bill Clinton share memories of his time spent in Hope, Arkansas and looks ahead to the future with lessons learned from his past.