Publisher's Synopsis
The Clinton Legacy: Names That Defined a Leader, Choices That Changed History
Did you know?- Did you know Bill Clinton was born William Jefferson Blythe III and became "Clinton" after Roger Clinton adopted him at age 15?
- Did you know his presidency added a record-breaking 22.7 million jobs, the highest during any U.S. administration?
- Did you know Clinton was both a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford and a Yale Law graduate, yet overcame early academic struggles to succeed?
- Did you know his decisive leadership during the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing united a grieving nation and restored public trust in government?
- Did you know the Clinton Foundation has impacted over 430 million lives worldwide, from HIV treatment to disaster recovery, since 2001?
- Uncover how a name change at age 15 transformed William Blythe into Bill Clinton, forging a new identity and purpose.
- Learn the strategies behind Clinton's 1992 "Comeback Kid" campaign, which redefined political messaging and modern leadership.
- Explore Clinton's record-breaking achievements, including creating 22.7 million jobs and achieving the first budget surplus since 1969.
- Relationships with Future Presidents.
- Discover his role as a global diplomat, from negotiating the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland (1998) to Middle East peace efforts.
- Examine his post-presidency work with the Clinton Foundation, which has raised over $2 billion for global health and disaster relief.
- Clinton's personal transformation, from a fatherless boy in Arkansas to a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford and beyond.
- His presidential achievements, including the Family and Medical Leave Act, NAFTA, and the Crime Bill, and how they shaped America in the 1990s.
- His historical significance, from redefining Democratic Party politics to his role in major global peace processes.
- His modern relevance, with his post-presidency work tackling global health crises, disaster recovery, and economic inequality.