William J. Clinton Presidential Center News

Clinton Presidential Center to Open New Exhibit “Space: From the Moon to Mars”

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Six-time shuttle astronaut Story Musgrave "launches" exhibit and summer activities at Family Event and Exhibit Preview Actual moon rock to come in July

WHAT:
"SPACE: FROM THE MOON TO MARS" - Open to General Public Saturday, June 6 at 9 a.m. Presented by 3M, "Space: From the Moon to Mars" will feature fascinating artifacts, documents, models and memorabilia from the Clinton Presidential Library, Jet Propulsion Laboratory (NASA), Johnson Space Center (NASA), Mars Launch Operations Consulting, Marshall Space Center (NASA), Singer Telepathic, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, U.S. Space & Rocket Center®, and others.

The exhibit will also include Space Station MIR and Space Camp ® Simulators, in cooperation...

Press Release: “Peter Max Paints America” Coloring Contest Winners Announced

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Apr. 25, 2009) -- The William J. Clinton Presidential Center announced the winners of the "Peter Max Paints America" coloring contest today in a ceremony in the Center's Great Hall. In conjunction with the exhibit, "Peter Max Paints America," the coloring contest was open to Arkansas children in grades Pre-K through 12. The contest encouraged children to channel their own creativity on a custom-designed coloring template, featuring an image of the Clinton Presidential Center and designed by Max himself. Local partners in the contest were Channel 7, the Arkansas Times and the THEA Foundation.

The over 1,500 entries received were preliminarily judged by a panel of local artists and media personalities, including Patty Criner, John Deering, Jane Hankins, Kevin Kresse, Barbara Pryor and Robin Steves. Ten finalists were chosen in each of the four categories (PreK - 2nd grade; 3rd - 5th grade; 6th - 8th grade; 9th...

AP: Bumpers, Pryor, Clinton Agree: Politics Noble

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The three living giants of Arkansas public service agreed Friday night on the nobility of the profession they all chose -- politics.

Dale Bumpers, former governor and U.S. senator, recalled growing up in a family led by a father who esteemed public service.

"He said politics was a noble profession before Bobby Kennedy said it," Bumpers told a crowd of several hundred who turned out at the Clinton Presidential Library to hear him, former governor and U.S. senator David Pryor and former governor and president Bill Clinton. "I ran for governor (in 1970) to keep faith with my father."

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Socks: Life as the First Cat

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Socks, the cat that rose to prominence as the family pet of President Clinton, was put to sleep on February 20 at age 19 after a battle with cancer of the mouth and jaw. Found as an Arkansas stray, Socks was adopted by Chelsea in 1990 and promptly made himself at home in the Governor's mansion and later the White House. Socks was known as a friendly cat among White House staff and could often be found lounging on his bed in the Engineers' Room or on the chair outside the Oval Office.

Frequently visiting local hospitals and nursing homes, Socks led a pleasant life. Despite a rivalry with Buddy, a chocolate Labrador...

On Sale: Bill Clinton Music CD

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

As President Clinton mentioned on Martha Stewart's talk show on Presidents Day, "The Bill Clinton Collection, Volume II" is now available at the website of the Clinton Museum Store. The CD features over an hour of the former President's favorite music, including performances by Joan Baez, Elton John, Sarah McLachlan, Carly Simon, Simon & Garfunkel, Willie Nelson, and Van Morrison.

All profits from the CD's sale benefit the William J. Clinton Foundation.

Video: Watch Bill Clinton on Larry King Live

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Watch President Bill Clinton on February 17’s “Larry King Live” from the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. The former President chats about the stimulus plan, the state of the economy and world, and how the work of the Clinton Foundation seeks to answer: “How are you going to turn your good intentions into positive changes?”.

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Peter Max Paints America

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Clinton Presidential Center celebrated Presidents Day on February, 16, in a most colorful, creative way - with the opening of the exhibit, Peter Max Paints America.

Max is one of the defining artists of the cultural evolution of the 1960s and 1970s. His "Cosmic ‘60s style" captured the spirit and imagination of the entire generation and his visual impact on the era has been compared often to the influence the Beatles had with their music. Today, Max is considered as one of America's most popular living artists. More than 250 of his works from several periods will be displayed throughout the Library.

On February 16, the Center unveiled the...

Black History Month: Ms. Angela Brown

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Angela Brown's performance on Thursday, February 12, before an audience of nearly 300 in the Great Hall of the Clinton Presidential Center was nothing short of spectacular. Ms. Brown presented her witty and inspired recital program entitled, "

." Her program for the evening included selections from Aida and Porgy and Bess as well as three songs from Margaret Garner, "Cilla's Prayer," "He is By," and "Epilogue." Her sheer vocal power and a charming personality larger than life captivated the audience and was an integral part of the Center's Black History Month programming.

On Friday, February 13, Ms. Brown...

AP: Clinton Library Notes Obama Inauguration

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

A few steps from where museum exhibits tell the story of Bill Clinton's presidency, more than 100 people gathered Tuesday to watch Barack Obama begin his term in the nation's highest office.

People of all ages and backgrounds gathered in the Great Hall of the Clinton Presidential Center to watch the new president take the oath. Many said they felt the same sense of unity and promise as they did during the inaguration of Clinton in 1993, as he too inherited a waning economy but spoke of hope.

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Naturalization Ceremonies

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

About 150 people became United States citizens during ceremonies on Friday, January 16, at the Clinton Presidential Center. The citizenship ceremony was attended by family and friends who packed the Center's Great Hall. The proceedings were officiated by U.S. District Judge William R. Wilson, Jr. and the new citizens were addressed by the Honorable Joyce Elliot, Arkansas State Senator. Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the lobby of the Choctaw Building on the grounds of the Center. The Clinton Presidential Center is proud to be the host of four ceremonies in 2009, including one on May 8, and two on September 17, in celebration of Constitution Day.