William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton (born William Jefferson Blythe III; August 19, 1946) is an American politician and humanitarian activist. He was the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001. Before he was president, Clinton was the Governor of Arkansas from 1979 to 1981 and 1983 to 1992, as well as the Attorney General of Arkansas from 1977 to 1979. 