William J. Clinton Presidential Library

05/28/2026

President Bill Clinton gives Socks, the First Cat, a shoulder-ride across the White House lawn on March 7th, 1995.

05/25/2026

OTD 50 years ago, President Clinton won the 1976 Democratic Primary for Attorney General of Arkansas. There was no Republican candidate so he ran unopposed in the November general election. Clinton was sworn into to his first statewide office on January 3, 1977.
Image from the 1976 Arkansas Election Results published by Arkansas Secretary of State Paul Riviere in 1980. Available online at sos.arkansas.gov/elections/research/election-results

05/20/2026

Did you know that President Clinton in his plans for the Presidency wanted to Build One America, a place where we respect others' differences and, at the same time, embrace the common values that unite us? President Clinton fought for equal opportunities for all. In 1999 an executive order was signed to improve the quality of life for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. He also helped start the annual meeting for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, which is where this photo was taken in Seattle, Washington.

05/14/2026

During Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we honor the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions that continue to inspire and strengthen our communities every day. May we celebrate diversity, unity, and the lasting impact of AANHPI voices and leaders throughout history and today.

President Clinton signs Executive Order 13125, Increasing Participation of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Federal Programs. The signing ceremony took place in the Oval Office on June 7, 1999.

05/14/2026

05/13/2026

248 years ago, George Washington made history by signing the Oath of Allegiance to the United States. This moment symbolized Washington’s commitment to “the United States of America, to be Free, Independent and Sovereign States, and declare that the people thereof owe no allegiance or obedience to George the Third, King of Great Britain.”

Want to see this piece of history up close? As part of the Freedom Plane National Tour, this Founding-era document is traveling the country in partnership with the National Archives Foundation and crewed by The Boeing Company. Catch at the Houston Museum of Natural Science now through May 25, 2026, and visit freedomplane.org to discover where the exhibit is headed next. ✈️

Freedom 250

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to ALL the amazing moms out there! Whether you’re a biological mom, stepmom, grandma,​ auntie, role model, or even a mom-to-be—today is YOUR day! Your love​ shapes our lives in countless ways.

First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton is joined by her mother Dorothy Rodham and daughter Chelsea Clinton for a photo at the Great Wall in Mutianyu, China on June 28, 1998.

05/08/2026

Join us next Friday, May 15th for our "Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator"! This month​ we ​will continue our exploration of constitutional amendments, highlighting the 14th Amendment and its impact during the Clinton administration.​ Be a part of this engaging discussion that uncovers the layers of constitutional change. Sessions are at 11 AM & 2 PM. FREE with museum admission!

05/08/2026