Career Timeline of Bill Clinton: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Bill Clinton, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Bill Clinton served as the 42nd U.S. President from 1993 to 2001. A Democrat, he previously served as Arkansas's Attorney General and Governor. His political ideology, known as "Clintonism", centered on a centrist "Third Way" approach. This philosophy significantly shaped his presidency and influenced the Democratic Party for decades.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals Legacy & Impact

1969: Budget Surplus

During the last three years of Clinton's presidency and in 1969, the Congressional Budget Office reported a budget surplus.

1972: McGovern Campaign in Texas

In 1972, Bill Clinton moved to Texas with Hillary Rodham to lead George McGovern's campaign effort there.

1972: George McGovern Campaign

In 1972, Bill Clinton postponed his summer plans to be a coordinator for the George McGovern campaign for the 1972 United States presidential election to move in with Hillary Rodham in California.

1974: House of Representatives Run

In 1974, Bill Clinton ran for the House of Representatives against John Paul Hammerschmidt, but was defeated.

1976: Elected Arkansas Attorney General

In 1976, Bill Clinton was elected as the Arkansas attorney general.

1977: Attorney General of Arkansas

In 1977, Bill Clinton became the attorney general of Arkansas.

1978: Defeated Lowe

In 1978, Bill Clinton defeated Lowe for governor.

1978: Clinton Enters Arkansas Gubernatorial Primary and is Elected Governor

In 1978, Bill Clinton entered the Arkansas gubernatorial primary, becoming one of the youngest candidates in the state's history at age 31. In 1978, Clinton was elected Governor of Arkansas, defeating Republican candidate Lynn Lowe.

1979: Governor of Arkansas

In 1979, Bill Clinton became the governor of Arkansas.

1980: Unpopular Motor Vehicle Tax and Cuban Refugee Anger

In 1980, Governor Clinton's term was marked by an unpopular motor vehicle tax and public anger over the escape of Cuban refugees detained in Fort Chaffee. Monroe Schwarzlose garnered 31% of the vote against Clinton in the Democratic gubernatorial primary of 1980, foreshadowing Clinton's defeat by Republican Frank D. White in the general election.

January 1981: Clinton Joins Law Firm

In January 1981, after leaving office, Bill Clinton joined the Little Rock law firm of Wright, Lindsey and Jennings.

1981: End of First Term as Governor of Arkansas

In 1981, Bill Clinton's first term as governor of Arkansas ended.

1982: Defeated White

In 1982, Bill Clinton defeated White for governor.

1982: Clinton Re-elected Governor

In 1982, Bill Clinton was elected governor of Arkansas for a second time.

September 1983: Education Reform Passage

In September 1983, the Arkansas education reforms passed after Clinton called a special legislative session, marking what many consider the greatest achievement of his governorship. The reforms included increased school spending, vocational education, higher teachers' salaries, and compulsory teacher competency exams.

1983: Second Term as Governor of Arkansas

In 1983, Bill Clinton became governor of Arkansas again.

1984: Defeated Freeman

In 1984, Bill Clinton defeated Woody Freeman for governor.

1985: Response to Reagan's State of the Union Address

In 1985, Bill Clinton delivered the Democratic response to President Ronald Reagan's State of the Union Address.

1986: Term Change and National Governors Association Chair

In 1986, Arkansas changed its gubernatorial term to four years. From 1986 to 1987, Clinton served as chair of the National Governors Association.

1986: Defeated White

In 1986, Bill Clinton defeated White for governor.

1987: National Governors Association Chair

From 1986 to 1987, Bill Clinton served as chair of the National Governors Association, bringing him to a national audience.

1987: Media Speculation on Presidential Race

In 1987, the media speculated that Bill Clinton would enter the presidential race, but he decided to remain as Arkansas governor.

1988: Democratic National Convention Address

In 1988, Bill Clinton gave the opening night address at the Democratic National Convention; however, his speech was criticized for being too long.

1990: Defeated Nelson

In 1990, Bill Clinton defeated Sheffield Nelson for governor.

1990: Head of Democratic Leadership Council

In 1990, Bill Clinton headed the moderate Democratic Leadership Council.

December 1991: "Safe, legal, and rare" slogan

In December 1991, Bill Clinton first used the slogan "safe, legal, and rare" regarding abortion while campaigning.

1991: Head of Democratic Leadership Council

In 1991, Bill Clinton headed the moderate Democratic Leadership Council.

March 26, 1992: "I feel your pain"

On March 26, 1992, during a Democratic fund raiser, Robert Rafsky confronted then Gov. Bill Clinton about AIDS, to which Clinton replied, "I feel your pain".

1992: Capital Punishment Stance

In 1992, Bill Clinton insisted that Democrats "should no longer feel guilty about protecting the innocent". During his final term as governor, Clinton flew home to Arkansas mid-campaign to affirm the execution of Ricky Ray Rector.

1992: Election as President

In 1992, Bill Clinton was elected president of the United States, defeating George H.W. Bush and Ross Perot.

1992: Clinton Wins 1992 Presidential Election

In 1992, Bill Clinton won the presidential election against George H.W. Bush and Ross Perot, ending twelve years of Republican rule and giving Democrats full control of Congress.

1992: End of Second Term as Governor

In 1992, Bill Clinton's second term as governor of Arkansas ended.

1992: Clinton proposed sending a peace envoy to Northern Ireland

In 1992, before his presidency, Bill Clinton proposed sending a peace envoy to Northern Ireland, but this was dropped to avoid tensions with the British government.

January 20, 1993: Inauguration as President

On January 20, 1993, Bill Clinton was inaugurated as the 42nd president of the United States. However, his early presidency was marked by an inexperienced staff and a series of missteps.

January 22, 1993: Reversal of Restrictions on Family Planning Programs

On January 22, 1993, Bill Clinton reversed restrictions on domestic and international family planning programs imposed by Reagan and Bush. This was the 20th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

February 15, 1993: First Address to the Nation

On February 15, 1993, Bill Clinton made his first address to the nation, announcing his plan to raise taxes to close the budget deficit.

September 1993: Oslo Accords

In September 1993, secret negotiations mediated by President Clinton between Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Chairman Yasser Arafat led to a historic declaration of peace, called the Oslo Accords, which were signed at the White House on September 13.

September 22, 1993: Clinton's Speech to Congress on Health Care Reform

On September 22, 1993, President Clinton addressed Congress to present a health care reform plan aimed at achieving universal coverage through a national health care system. The proposal, spearheaded by Hillary Clinton, faced strong opposition and ultimately failed.

November 30, 1993: Signing of the Brady Bill into law

On November 30, 1993, President Clinton signed the Brady Bill into law, mandating federal background checks for firearm purchases and imposing a five-day waiting period until the NICS system was implemented.

1993: President of the United States

In 1993, Bill Clinton became the 42nd president of the United States.

1993: Family and Medical Leave Act Signed

In 1993, Bill Clinton signed the Family and Medical Leave Act, requiring large employers to allow employees to take unpaid leave for pregnancy or a serious medical condition. This action had bipartisan support.

1993: Minimizing import tariffs and offering China most favored nation status

In 1993, President Clinton aimed to increase trade with China, minimizing import tariffs and offering the country most favored nation status. He initially conditioned this status on human rights reforms, but ultimately decided to extend the status despite a lack of reform.

1993: Appointment of Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the Supreme Court

In 1993, President Clinton appointed Ruth Bader Ginsburg as a justice to the Supreme Court.

1993: Signing of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993

In 1993, President Clinton signed the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, which cut taxes for 15 million low-income families, provided tax cuts to 90 percent of small businesses, and raised taxes on the wealthiest 1.2 percent of taxpayers. The act also mandated budget balancing through spending restraints.

January 1, 1994: Clinton signs North American Free Trade Agreement into law

On January 1, 1994, President Clinton signed the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) into law, following consistent support for its ratification throughout his first year in office.

July 29, 1994: Launch of the first official White House website

On July 29, 1994, the Clinton administration launched the first official White House website, whitehouse.gov, marking a move towards web-based communication.

August 1994: Failure of the national health care system bill

In August 1994, the effort to create a national health care system ultimately failed when compromise legislation by George J. Mitchell failed to gain a majority of support. This defeat marked the first major legislative setback for the Clinton administration.

September 1994: Clinton signs the Omnibus Crime Bill into law

In September 1994, President Clinton signed the Omnibus Crime Bill into law, expanding the death penalty to include crimes not resulting in death and including a subsection of assault weapons ban for a ten-year period.

1994: Appointment of Stephen Breyer to the Supreme Court

In 1994, President Clinton appointed Stephen Breyer as a justice to the Supreme Court.

1994: Democrats lose control of Congress

In 1994, the Democratic Party lost control of Congress to the Republicans in the mid-term elections, marking the first time in forty years that the Republicans had a majority.

1994: Israel–Jordan peace treaty

In 1994, the Israel–Jordan peace treaty was signed, following the Oslo Accords in 1993, as a result of secret negotiations mediated by President Clinton.

1994: Jimmy Carter's similar visit to North Korea

Jimmy Carter had made a similar visit to North Korea in 1994, before Bill Clinton's trip in 2009.

1994: Defeat of National Democrats

Leading up to the 1996 presidential election, Clinton's chances of being re-elected initially seemed slim, partially due to the lopsided defeat of national Democrats in the 1994 elections.

November 1995: Clinton visited Northern Ireland

In November 1995, during a ceasefire during the Troubles, Bill Clinton became the first president to visit Northern Ireland.

December 6, 1995: White House Conference on HIV/AIDS

On December 6, 1995, President Bill Clinton gave a speech at the White House Conference on HIV/AIDS, projecting the development of a cure and vaccine, highlighting his administration's efforts, and condemning homophobia and discrimination. He also announced new initiatives for AIDS research and prevention.

1995: U.S. and NATO aircraft bombed Bosnian Serb targets

In 1995, U.S. and NATO aircraft bombed Bosnian Serb targets to halt attacks on UN safe zones and pressure them into a peace accord.

1995: Approval Rating Dips and Rebounds

In early 1995, Bill Clinton's approval rating dipped as low as 40 percent, leading to suggestions he drop out of the race. However, by mid-1995, public opinion improved due to a rebounding economy.

May 1996: Clinton first documented reference to the issue of gay marriage

It has been noted that other than a brief written response to a Reader's Digest that questioned whether he agreed with it, Clinton had made no documented reference to the issue of gay marriage until May 1996.

July 17, 1996: Clinton issues Executive Order 13011—Federal Information Technology

On July 17, 1996, President Clinton issued Executive Order 13011—Federal Information Technology, mandating that all federal agencies fully utilize information technology to make agency information easily accessible to the public.

September 21, 1996: Clinton signs the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) into law

On September 21, 1996, President Clinton signed into law the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), defining marriage for federal purposes as the legal union of one man and one woman and allowing individual states to refuse to recognize gay marriages from other states.

September 30, 1996: Clinton signs the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA)

On September 30, 1996, President Clinton signed the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) as part of an initiative to curb illegal immigration.

1996: Polls favor Clinton in Early 1996

Early 1996 polls found Clinton had a lead of up to 20 points over Bob Dole, as a result of a rebounding economy and the growing unpopularity of congressional Republicans.

1996: Re-election as President

In 1996, Bill Clinton won re-election as President, defeating Bob Dole and Ross Perot.

1996: Employment Non-Discrimination Act fails to pass in the Senate

In 1996, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, which was advocated for by President Clinton, failed to pass the Senate by a single vote.

1996: First year of decline in new HIV/AIDS diagnoses.

In 1996, the U.S. marked the first year since the beginning of the HIV/AIDS epidemic that the number of new HIV/AIDS diagnoses would decline.

January 1997: Clinton proposes new health coverage initiative for children

In January 1997, during the State of the Union address, President Clinton proposed a new initiative to provide health coverage to up to five million children, which later resulted in the creation of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).

1997: Significant decline in AIDS-related deaths

In 1997, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a significant 47% decline in the number of AIDS-related deaths compared to the previous year, credited to the effectiveness of new drug therapy such as highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) promoted by the Clinton Administration.

1997: Gross National Debt

In 1997, the U.S. Treasury reported a gross debt of $5.413 trillion.

August 1998: Cruise missile strikes on terrorist targets in Afghanistan and Sudan

In August 1998, President Clinton ordered cruise missile strikes on terrorist targets in Afghanistan and Sudan, including the Al-Shifa pharmaceutical factory in Sudan, suspected of assisting bin Laden in making chemical weapons, and bin Laden's terrorist training camps in Afghanistan, in response to the 1998 U.S. embassy bombings in East Africa. The Al-Shifa factory's destruction resulted in one employee death and a medicine shortage in Sudan. U.S. officials later acknowledged a lack of evidence of nerve gas production at the plant, which drew criticism of Clinton.

October 1998: Wye River Memorandum

In October 1998, Clinton's efforts to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict resulted in the Wye River Memorandum, following the Oslo Accords in 1993 and the Israel-Jordan peace treaty in 1994.

1998: Clinton played a key role in the peace talks that produced the Good Friday Agreement

In 1998, Bill Clinton played a key role in the peace talks that produced the Good Friday Agreement.

1998: Budget Surplus

In 1998, the Congressional Budget Office reported a budget surplus of $69 billion.

1998: Implementation of NICS system.

In 1998, the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) was implemented, as mandated by the Brady Bill signed into law by President Clinton on November 30, 1993.

March 24, 1999: Start of NATO bombing campaign against Yugoslavia

On March 24, 1999, Clinton authorized the use of U.S. Armed Forces in a NATO bombing campaign against Yugoslavia, named Operation Allied Force, to stop the ethnic cleansing of Albanians in Kosovo. Prior to the bombing campaign, approximately 1,800 civilians had been killed in the year-long conflict in Kosovo.

May 1999: American bombing of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade

In May 1999, relations between the U.S. and China were damaged after the American bombing of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade. Clinton apologized for the bombing, stating that it was accidental.

June 10, 1999: End of NATO bombing campaign against Yugoslavia

On June 10, 1999, the NATO bombing campaign against Yugoslavia, known as Operation Allied Force, ended with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244. The resolution placed Kosovo under UN administration and authorized a peacekeeping force for the region.

1999: Clinton signed into law the Financial Services Modernization Act

In 1999, Bill Clinton signed into law the Financial Services Modernization Act, also known as the Gramm–Leach–Bliley Act. This act repealed the part of the Glass–Steagall Act that had prohibited a bank from offering a full range of investment, commercial banking, and insurance services since its enactment in 1933.

1999: Clinton criticizes the implementation of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy

In 1999, President Clinton expressed criticism regarding the implementation of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, stating that its application was "out of whack".

1999: Budget Surplus

In 1999, the Congressional Budget Office reported a budget surplus of $126 billion.

January 1, 2000: Clintons' Income Tax Returns

On January 1, 2000, according to their income tax returns, the Clintons' earnings were tracked for the next eight years.

July 21, 2000: Launch of the final version of the White House website

On July 21, 2000, the final version of the White House website was launched, as part of the Clinton administration's wider initiative towards web-based communication.

October 10, 2000: Signing of the United States–China Relations Act

On October 10, 2000, President Clinton signed into law the United States–China Relations Act of 2000, which granted permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) trade status to China. Clinton asserted that free trade would gradually open China to democratic reform.

December 2000: Attempt to end the Israeli–Palestinian conflict at Bolling Air Force Base

In December 2000, Clinton made another attempt to end the Israeli–Palestinian conflict at Bolling Air Force Base, offering the Clinton Parameters. However, the situation broke down completely after the end of the Taba Summit and with the start of the Second Intifada.

2000: Budget Surplus

In 2000, the Congressional Budget Office reported a budget surplus of $236 billion during the last year of Clinton's presidency.

January 2001: Income from Speeches, Consulting, and Book-Writing

Starting in January 2001, Bill and Hillary Clinton made about $240 million over the next 15 years, primarily from paid speeches, business consulting, and book-writing.

2001: Leaves Office

In 2001, Bill Clinton left office with a high approval rating.

2001: Paid Speeches After Leaving Office

Since leaving office in 2001, Bill Clinton has given dozens of paid speeches each year, primarily to corporations and philanthropic groups, often earning $100,000 to $300,000 per speech. A Russian investment bank paid him $500,000 for a speech in Moscow.

2002: Warning against pre-emptive military action against Iraq

In 2002, Bill Clinton warned that pre-emptive military action against Iraq would have unwelcome consequences.

2003: Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Children

In 2003, Bill Clinton, along with Mikhail Gorbachev and Sophia Loren, received the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Children for "Wolf Tracks and Peter and the Wolf".

2004: Relief Effort for Tsunami

In the aftermath of the 2004 Asian tsunami, U.N. secretary-general Kofi Annan appointed Bill Clinton to head a relief effort.

January 2005: Establishment of Bush-Clinton Tsunami Fund

In January 2005, Bill Clinton joined George H. W. Bush to establish the Bush-Clinton Tsunami Fund.

2005: Criticism of Bush administration's handling of emissions control

In 2005, Bill Clinton criticized the Bush administration for its handling of emissions control while speaking at the United Nations Climate Change conference in Montreal.

2005: Clinton Global Initiative and Sugary Drinks Agreement

In 2005, the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) was begun by the Clinton Foundation to address world problems. Clinton also announced through his foundation an agreement with manufacturers to stop selling sugary drinks in schools.

2005: Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album

In 2005, the audiobook edition of Bill Clinton's autobiography, "My Life", read by Clinton himself, won the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album, as well as the Audie Award as the Audiobook of the Year.

My Life

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2006: Partnership with Large Cities Climate Leadership Group

In 2006, Bill Clinton's foundation joined with the Large Cities Climate Leadership Group to improve cooperation among those cities, and he met with foreign leaders to promote this initiative.

April 2007: Appearance at Boris Yeltsin's funeral

In April 2007, Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush spoke together at the funeral of Boris Yeltsin.

2007: Grammy Nomination for Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World

In 2007, Bill Clinton received a Grammy nomination for his audiobook, "Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World".

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2007: Release of "Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World"

In 2007, Bill Clinton released his book "Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World", which became a New York Times Best Seller and garnered positive reviews.

Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World

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December 31, 2007: Clintons' Income Tax Returns

By December 31, 2007, the Clintons' income tax returns showed they had made $109 million in the previous eight years, with almost $92 million coming from Bill Clinton's speaking and book-writing.

August 27, 2008: Endorsement of Barack Obama at the 2008 Democratic National Convention

On August 27, 2008, Bill Clinton enthusiastically endorsed Barack Obama at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, stating that all his experience as president assures him that Obama is "ready to lead".

2008: Campaigns for Hillary Clinton

In 2008, Bill Clinton campaigned for his wife's presidential campaign.

2008: Anti-malaria drug price reduction and support of California Proposition 87

In 2008, Foundation director Inder Singh announced deals to reduce the price of anti-malaria drugs by 30 percent in developing nations. Bill Clinton also spoke in favor of California Proposition 87 on alternative energy, which was voted down.

2008: Clintons' Income Tax Returns

In 2008, The New York Times reported that the Clintons' income tax returns showed they made $109 million in the eight years from January 1, 2000, to December 31, 2007, including almost $92 million from his speaking and book-writing.

2009: Travel to North Korea for imprisoned journalists

In 2009, Bill Clinton travelled to North Korea on behalf of two American journalists, Euna Lee and Laura Ling, imprisoned there. Kim Jong-il issued a pardon after Clinton met with him.

2009: United Nations Special Envoy to Haiti

In 2009, Bill Clinton was named United Nations Special Envoy to Haiti following a series of hurricanes which caused $1 billion in damages. He organized a conference with the Inter-American Development Bank, where a new industrial park was discussed.

January 12, 2010: Haitian Earthquake

On January 12, 2010, the Haitian earthquake occurred which prompted later recognition of Clinton's contributions to the reconstruction of the country.

2010: Clinton Bush Haiti Fund

After the 2010 Haiti earthquake, Bill Clinton founded the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund with George W. Bush.

2010: Coordination of Haiti recovery efforts and support for NTR

In 2010, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush coordinated efforts to raise funds for Haiti's recovery after the earthquake. Clinton also announced support of NTR, Ireland's first environmental foundation, and delivered the keynote address for its inauguration.

2011: Awarded National Order of Honour and Merit

In 2011, Haitian president Michel Martelly awarded Bill Clinton with the National Order of Honour and Merit to the rank of Grand Cross "for his various initiatives in Haiti and especially his high contribution to the reconstruction of the country after the earthquake of January 12, 2010".

2011: Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy

In 2011, the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy was repealed, removing open sexual orientation as a reason for dismissal from the armed forces.

2012: Speech at the Democratic National Convention

At the 2012 Democratic National Convention, Bill Clinton gave a widely praised speech nominating Barack Obama.

2012: Grammy Nomination for Back to Work

In 2012, Bill Clinton received another Grammy nomination for his audiobook, "Back to Work".

Back to Work: Why We Need Smart Government for a Strong Economy

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2012: Clintons' Income and Net Worth

In 2012, the Clintons made between $16 and $17 million, mostly from speaking fees earned by the former president. At the end of 2012, the Clintons' net worth was reported to be between $5 million and $25.5 million.

June 2013: U.S. Supreme Court strikes down DOMA

In June 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in the case of United States v. Windsor.

June 2014: Bill Clinton's Speaking Income

In June 2014, ABC News and The Washington Post reported that Bill Clinton had earned over $100 million from paid speeches since leaving public office.

July 2014: Clintons' Net Worth

In July 2014, The Wall Street Journal reported that at the end of 2012, the Clintons' net worth was estimated between $5 million and $25.5 million. In 2012, they made between $16 and $17 million, mostly from the former president's speaking fees.

May 2015: Speaking Fees and Book Earnings

In May 2015, it was reported that Bill and Hillary Clinton had earned over $25 million in speaking fees since early 2014. Hillary Clinton also earned $5 million or more from her book, "Hard Choices", during the same period.

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December 2015: Income from Speeches, Consulting, and Book-Writing

By December 2015, Bill and Hillary Clinton had made about $240 million over the previous 15 years, primarily from paid speeches, business consulting, and book-writing.

2016: Support for Hillary's presidential campaign and Electoral College vote

During the 2016 presidential election, Bill Clinton encouraged voters to support Hillary Clinton. He served as a member of the electoral college for the state of New York and voted for the Democratic ticket of Hillary Clinton and Tim Kaine.

2016: Campaigns for Hillary Clinton

In 2016, Bill Clinton campaigned for his wife's presidential campaign.

2016: Clintons' Earnings

In 2016, it was reported that Bill and Hillary Clinton made about $240 million over 15 years from January 2001 to December 2015, mostly from paid speeches, business consulting, and book-writing. Also in 2016, it was reported that the Clintons combined to receive more than $153 million in paid speeches from 2001 until spring 2015.

September 7, 2017: Partnership with former presidents for Hurricane relief

On September 7, 2017, Bill Clinton partnered with former presidents Jimmy Carter, George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama to work with One America Appeal to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma.

November 2017: Donna Brazile Urges Clinton to Campaign

In November 2017, former DNC interim chair Donna Brazile urged Bill Clinton to campaign during the 2018 midterm elections, despite Kirsten Gillibrand's recent criticism of the Lewinsky scandal.

2020: Electoral College Vote in New York

In 2020, Bill Clinton served as a member of the United States Electoral College from New York, casting his vote for the Democratic ticket of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.

November 2024: Publication of "Citizen: My Life After the White House"

In November 2024, Bill Clinton's second volume of memoirs, "Citizen: My Life After the White House", was published.

Citizen: My Life After the White House

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2024: Endorsement of Biden's re-election campaign

In 2024, Bill Clinton was one of the first public figures to endorse Joe Biden's re-election campaign. Following Biden's withdrawal, both Bill and Hillary Clinton endorsed Kamala Harris. Clinton gave a critically acclaimed speech at the 2024 DNC.