Thank you to the incredible 13,000 people who came out this evening to watch the inimitable Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg! What was your favorite moment?
#RBGinLittleRock
#OTD
in 1997,
@madeleine
Albright was sworn in as U.S. Secretary of State. Nominated by President
@BillClinton
, she was the first woman to serve in that role.
#OTD
in 1993, President
@BillClinton
signed the Brady Bill into law. "Few laws have represented a clearer triumph of courage over gridlock or proved so successful at preventing crime and saving lives."
#FBF
βWhen Bill was elected governor, he was passionate about trying to figure out how to create conditions for more inclusive growth and to focus very clearly on those who had been left behind for many, many decadesβ -Sec
@HillaryClinton
#CommunityFinance2019
βAs of April 1, the Clinton Center and World Central Kitchen had distributed more than 60,000 meals.β Check out the full story below. β¬οΈ
The
@ClintonFdn
βs work
#PuttingPeopleFirst
continues.
Hungry for good news? Read about LR's massive and logistically complex effort to ensure that all kids, regardless of where they're enrolled, have access to free food every day during the pandemic.
#arnews
@FreedomCenter
From humble beginnings to first post-Apartheid Presidentβ"Mandela" tells of a man prepared to die in the name of equality, justice & freedom
βFamily and medical leave is a matter of pure common sense and a matter of common decency. It will provide Americans what they need most: peace of mind.β βPres.
@BillClinton
#FMLA30
THREAD: Today, on the 75th anniversary of D-Day, we honor the brave heroes who fought for freedom alongside our allies during WWII.
#OTD
in 1994, President
@BillClinton
commemorated the 50th anniversary at the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, France.
#TBT
In 1996, President
@billclinton
awarded Rosa Parks with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
#blackhistorymonth
Photo courtesy of the William J. Clinton Presidential Library
βElijah Cummings was a resounding voice of moral courage who fought the good fights for the people of Baltimore, and faithfully honored his oath to protect and defend the Constitution...β -Pres
@BillClinton
and Sec
@HillaryClinton
Itβs
#WomensEqualityDay
!
Our βWomenβs Voices, Womenβs Votes, Womenβs Rightsβ exhibit features 18 art quilts that depict brave individuals who fought for the vote and to advance human rights, created by 16 world-renowned fiber artists especially for the exhibit.
Hereβs a peek:
In 1994, Pres
@BillClinton
visited Arlington National Cemetery to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
#MemorialDay
βAmerica embodies the idea that a nation can be built by the people of every other nation and still be a beacon of hope and inspiration to the world β and out of all that diversity can come a deeper strength and unity.β βPres.
@BillClinton
, July 4, 1993
βI give thanks to all those who have stood their ground to defend freedom and democracy and human dignity, and especially to those and their families who made the ultimate sacrifice.β -President
@BillClinton
, May 29, 2000
#MemorialDay
βAnyone who's been educated in the state, received medical care from Children's Hospital or even received a financial loan has felt Sec.
@HillaryClinton
βs work directly or indirectly...β
βWith the passing of Hank Aaron, baseball has lost one of its greatest heroes, America has lost an inspiring role model and philanthropist, and I have lost a wonderful friend.β βPresident
@BillClinton
This morning we welcomed our son, Jasper Clinton Mezvinsky. We are overflowing with love and gratitude and canβt wait to introduce him to his big sister and brother.
βHead Start has always represented the best things that can happen in America: access to... services including education, nutrition, health, & family support, & a sense of hope for the future.β
@joan_lombardi
on 25th anniversary of Head Start expansion:
In 1994, President
@BillClinton
signed the Martin Luther King Holiday and Service Act, combining the national holiday in honor of Dr. King with a national day of service. How do you plan to serve others on this
#MLKDay
?
"We have lost a giant. John Lewis gave all he had to redeem Americaβs unmet promise of equality and justice for all, and to create a place for us to build a more perfect union together." -President
@BillClinton
Today, we surpassed 700,000 meals packaged and delivered to those who have been impacted by the pandemic.
Thanks to
@CityLittleRock
,
@WCKitchen
,
@CALibrarySystem
,
@ARHungerRelief
, & many other organizations & volunteers who have helped make this possible.
βI hope on this anniversary... we can continue to mend hearts but also change minds & laws so we can move toward a future where our schools, our churches, & our communities can once again be havens for our common humanity.β βPres
@BillClinton
#Columbine
The Clinton Center is OPEN! Visit us today and explore the work β past, present, and future β of the 42nd President of the United States,
@BillClinton
.
DYK: By the mid-1990s, 1 in 4 Americans who lacked health care coverage was a child. Pres
@BillClinton
signed into law the Childrenβs Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which extended health care to 5 million children from low- & medium-income families.
Today, in partnership with U.S. Customs and Immigration Services (
@USCIS
) and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas, we welcomed 37 new U.S. citizens.
Β
President
@BillClinton
offered remarks to welcome the new citizens.
Β
Congratulations and best wishes!
#OTD
1994, President
@BillClinton
signed legislation increasing Head Start funds and broadening the program to include children below age three. The law also implemented new quality and accountability standards.
"Barbara Bush was a remarkable woman. She had grit & grace, brains & beauty. She was fierce & feisty in support of her family & friends, her country & her causes. She showed us what a full life looks like. Hillary & I mourn her passing & bless her memory." -Pres
@BillClinton
Former President
@BillClinton
, whose
@ClintonGlobal
Initiative has supported
@WCKitchen
, says
@ChefJoseAndres
β empathic action is more crucial than ever in these divided times....
βHeβs a walking model of what the 21st century citizen should be.β
Tina the Triceratops says, ROOAR Pig Sooie!
Are you in town for the
@RazorbackFB
game? Come visit Tina and her friends at the Clinton Center before they leave on October 1: .
This month, we're commemorating 25 years since President
@BillClinton
βs historic electionβand celebrating the ideals of public service that shaped his campaign and presidency and continue to guide the work of
@ClintonCenter
and the
@ClintonFdn
.
#Clinton25
βVoting is an empty promise unless people voteβ¦ It is the right of every American to vote. It is also the responsibility of every American to vote.β βPresident
@BillClinton
#VOTE
Today is
#NationalMakeLunchCountDay
. At the Clinton Center, we are making lunch count by preparing meals for students and families impacted by the
#COVID19
school closures.
#OTD
in 1979,
@BillClinton
was sworn in as the 40th governor of AR. At 32 yrs old, he was the nation's youngest governor in 4 decades. He had an impressive mandate & a long list of new policies to enact, particularly measures that improved the economy, health care, & education.
"The eternal lesson of Hanukkahβthat faith gives us the strength to work miracles and find light in times of darknessβinspires all of us to strive toward a brighter future." βPres.
@BillClinton
|
#Hanukkah
1993
In 1995, Pres.
@BillClinton
visited Derryβthe first U.S. president to visit Northern Irelandβas he helped build support for peace.
Today, he returned to pay tribute to the lasting legacy of the Good Friday Agreement and those who made it possible. Watch:
"We must do our duty to enhance freedom and opportunity at home, to strengthen the bonds of our own Union as we grow more diverse β and to advance the causes of democracy and human rights, prosperity, and peace, around the world.β βPresident
@BillClinton
, Memorial Day, 1998
This week, Pres.
@BillClinton
received the William J. Flynn Initiative for Peace Award honoring his leadership on the Good Friday Agreement, bringing lasting peace and stability to Northern Ireland.
Step into our Time Machine to see some memorable moments from the peace process:
"The concept of βWe, The Peopleβ has become ever more inclusive β¦ once left out people are (now) part of our political constituency and we are certainly a more perfect union as a result of that.β βJustice Ginsburg
#RBGinLittleRock
Today would have been Maya Angelou's 90th birthday. Watch her reading of "On the Pulse of Morning," which she wrote for the 1993 inauguration of President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore. See the full video here: .
Happy Hanukkah from the Clinton Center!
βHanukkah symbolizesβ¦the miracles that come to those full of faith and courage.β βPres.
@BillClinton
#OTD
in 1997.
βMy work is what saved me. Instead of dwelling on my physical discomforts, I know if I have an opinion to write or brief to read, Iβve just got to get it done, and so Iβve got to get over it.β β Justice Ginsburg on what keeps her going.
#RBGinLittleRock
The Clinton administration took many actions to protect our environment and the Clinton Foundation continues that commitment today. Join us in celebrating
#EarthDay
.
#OTD
in 1995, President
@BillClinton
announced the decision to lend Mexico $20 billion in emergency loans to stabilize the country's economy. The announcement caused the Mexican stock market to climb 10 percent.
250,000
Thatβs how many meals weβve prepared and provided to people impacted by this crisis.
While thatβs a big number, we know each one of those meals is feeding students, their parents, and others in need.
@WCKitchen
@CityLittleRock
During
#WomensHistoryMonth
, we honor former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who βTimeβ magazine called βChancellor of the Free World.β
Visit our "Women's Voices" exhibit to learn more and to meet other risk-takers:
Voice-over by Ann Kamps.
Little Richard was a great talent and a big part of my childhood so it was an honor when he played at my inauguration in 1993. His music influenced countless musicians and we still feel it today. I will miss him and his unforgettable charisma.
#OTD
in 1998, Pres
@BillClinton
and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton began their first extended trip to Africaβthe most extensive trip to the continent by an American President.
I remember campaigning with Bill in 1992 with a shared vision of a national service program that gave everyone a chance to lead.
Today, we're celebrating
#Americorps30
at the
@ClintonCenter
and its three decades of service and impact across the U.S. Tune in:β¦
28 years ago as First Lady,
@HillaryClinton
proclaimed, βwomenβs rights are human rights, once and for all.β
Today, she called on all of us to protect the rights of girls and women:
.
@HillaryClinton
βs women and girls to-do list:
π΅ Close the wage gap
π§ββοΈ Protect reproductive health care
π Ensure education for all
β Stop gender-based violence
β»οΈ Act on climate
π«Ά End bigotry, discrimination, racism, & misogyny
Join us:
#CGI2023
At the Clinton Center, weβre continuing Pres.
@BillClinton
's lifetime commitment to advancing opportunity for everyone, instilling responsibility throughout our society, and cultivating a shared sense of community.
SIGN UP to stay informed:
Last month, we welcomed the Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Central Arkansas for our latest Kumpuris Lecture. The conversation is featured on the newest episode of the "Why Am I Telling You This?" podcast. Check it out:
This Day in History | Building a Bridge to the 21st Century
Pres
@BillClinton
was elected to a 2nd term as President of the United States.
βI ask you to wake up tomorrow with a new sense of optimism about your country, a new sense of belief in the future.β -Pres
@BillClinton
This evening, weβre celebrating the opening of our new exhibit, The White House Collection of American Crafts: 25th Anniversary Exhibit, with Secretary
@hillaryclinton
, our Clinton Center Members, and exhibit sponsors,
@BankofAmerica
and the Windgate Foundation.
#OTD
30 years ago, Senator
@AlGore
joined Governor
@BillClinton
as his vice presidential running mate.
βThe reason I'm here is to try to help Bill Clinton give this country an opportunity to change.β -Senator Al Gore
π·: PF Bentley
#TBT
In 1996, President
@BillClinton
awarded Rosa Parks with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor given by the U.S. executive branch.
#BlackHistoryMonth
Photo courtesy of the William J. Clinton Presidential Library