Wednesday, January 10, 2017

A Sideways Glance at the William J Clinton Presidential Library and Museum

Sometimes known as Billy Blythe, Bill Clinton never laid eyes on his biological father who died before Clinton's birth. Our 42^nd president formally adopted the surname, Clinton, last name of the only father he ever knew.

The library itself is filled with all types of President Clinton's memorabilia and also promotes the work of the Clinton Foundation. A modern cantilevered structure symbolizing a bridge to the 21^st century overlooks the Arkansas River in downtown Little Rock and mimics the form of a bridge to ?????

We were awed by the Mandela exhibit, took note of the sacredness of the Anne Frank Garden, took whimsical license in the two White House replica rooms, and noted that both Bill and Hillary experienced similar childhoods to many of us who grew up in the '40's and '50's.

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