President Clinton Birthplace Home

This National Historic Site commemorates the life and legacy of the 42nd President of the US. When Bill Clinton was born in 1946, his father had already passed away. He was named after his father, William Jefferson Blythe III, and from a young age he was raised in rural Arkansas by his mother and grandparents. These experiences shaped Clinton's views on race relations, social justice, and public service - views that would later define his presidency. He lived in Hope, Arkansas with his mother and grandparents until he was four years old. It was during this time that he developed a deep attachment to the town, and its people have remained an important part of his life ever since. In fact, when asked where he gets his hope from, Clinton famously replied: "Hope is home." Today, Hope is a thriving community that continues to be shaped by Clinton's ideals.