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President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
U.S. Historic district
Contributing property
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President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site is located in Arkansas
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
Location in Arkansas
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site is located in the United States
President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
Location in the United States
Location 117 S. Hervey St.,
Hope, Arkansas
Built 1917
Architect Dr. H. S. Garrett
Website President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site
Part of North Elm Street Historic District (ID95000904)
NRHP reference No. 94000472
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Significant dates
Added to NRHP May 19, 1994
Designated CP July 28, 1995

The President William Jefferson Clinton Birthplace Home National Historic Site is a special house in Hope, Arkansas. This is where Bill Clinton, who later became the 42nd President of the United States, spent the first four years of his life. He was born on August 19, 1946, in Hope.

The house was built in 1917. It belonged to Bill Clinton's grandparents, Edith Grisham and James Eldridge Cassidy. They took care of young Bill when his mother, Virginia, was working as a nurse in New Orleans. This home is a reminder of his early life and how he grew up in a small town.

About the Clinton Birthplace Home

Early Life in Hope

Bill Clinton was born in Hope, Arkansas, in 1946. He lived in this house with his grandparents. His mother was often away for work. His grandparents played a very important role in his childhood. They helped shape the person he would become.

The house itself is a classic American home from the early 1900s. It shows what life was like for many families in that time. It's a place where visitors can imagine young Bill playing and learning.

Becoming a National Historic Site

The house was first added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 19, 1994. This meant it was recognized as an important historical place. The Clinton Birthplace Foundation started offering tours to visitors.

Later, in 2010, the house became even more special. It was officially made a national historic site. This means it is now part of the National Park Service. The National Park Service protects important places across the United States.

Dedication of the Site

This change was suggested by Senator Mark Pryor from Arkansas. On December 14, 2010, the U.S. government officially accepted the property. Bill Clinton himself, along with Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar, dedicated the site on April 16, 2011. This ceremony marked the house's new role as a national treasure.

Today, the site helps people learn about Bill Clinton's early life. It also teaches about American history and the importance of preserving special places.

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