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Clin·ton

(klĭn′tən), DeWitt 1769-1828.

American politician who as governor of New York (1817-1823 and 1825-1828) was a principal supporter of the Erie Canal (completed 1825).

Clinton

, George 1739-1812.

Vice president of the United States (1805-1812) under Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. As governor of New York (1777-1795) he was suspicious of centralized government and opposed New York's ratification of the US Constitution.

Clinton

, Sir Henry 1738-1795.

British general in the American Revolution who was commander in chief of British forces in North America (1778-1782).

Clinton

, Hillary Rodham Born 1947.

American politician who served as senator from New York (2001-2009) and as US secretary of state (2009-2013). As the wife of President Bill Clinton, she was first lady of the United States (1993-2001). In 2016 she was the Democratic nominee for president, the first woman to be nominated for president by a major party in the United States.

Bill Clinton

photographed in 1994

Clinton

, William Jefferson Known as "Bill." Born 1946.

The 42nd president of the United States (1993-2001). His presidency was marked by economic expansion and the first balanced federal budget in thirty years. In 1999 he was impeached by the House of Representatives on perjury and obstruction of justice charges but was acquitted by the Senate on both counts.

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Clinton

(ˈklɪntən)

1. (Biography) Bill, full name William Jefferson Clinton. born 1946, US Democrat politician; 42nd president of the US (1993–2001)

2. (Biography) his wife, Hillary Rodham. born 1947, US Democrat politician and lawyer: first lady (1993–2001); senator (2001–09); secretary of state (2009–13)

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Clin•ton

(ˈklɪn tn)

n.

1. De Witt, 1769–1828, U.S. statesman.

2. George, 1739–1812, vice president of the U.S. 1805–12.

3. Sir Henry, 1738?–95, commander of the British forces in the American Revolutionary War.

4. Hillary Rodham, born 1947, U.S. attorney, social reformer, and politician: senator since 2001 (wife of William J. Clinton).

5. William Jefferson (Bill), born 1946, 42nd president of the U.S. 1993–2001.

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Noun	1.	Clinton - wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-) Hilary Clinton, Hilary Rodham Clinton
	2.	Clinton - 42nd President of the United States (1946-) Bill Clinton, President Clinton, William Jefferson Clinton
	3.	Clinton - United States politician who as governor of New York supported the project to build the Erie Canal (1769-1828) DeWitt Clinton
	4.	Clinton - a town in east central Iowa Hawkeye State, IA, Iowa - a state in midwestern United States

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General James Clinton, the brother of George Clinton, then governor of New York, and the father of De Witt Clinton, who died governor of the same State in 1827, commanded the brigade employed on this duty.

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Sir Luke de Ponynges, Sir Thomas West, Sir Maurice de Bruin, Sir Arthur Lipscombe, Sir Walter Ramsey, and stout Sir Oliver Buttesthorn were all marching south with levies from Andover, Arlesford, Odiham and Winchester, while from Sussex came Sir John Clinton, Sir Thomas Cheyne, and Sir John Fallislee, with a troop of picked men-at-arms, making for their port at Southampton.

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* Evidently the late De Witt Clinton, who died governor of New York in 1828.

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Whenever the town rejoiced for a battle won by Washington, or Gates, or Morgan or Greene, the news, in passing through the door of the Province House, as through the ivory gate of dreams, became metamorphosed into a strange tale of the prowess of Howe, Clinton, or Cornwallis.

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If Republicans collectively conclude first, that Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton will be the Democratic presidential nominee, and second, that only McCain can beat her, he will be the GOP standard-bearer.

2008 presidential winter book: Washington's most trusted independent political analyst sets the scene

My FBI: Bringing Down the Mafia, Investigating Bill Clinton, and Fighting the War on Terror By Louis J.

Freeh ride: in his memoirs, the former FBI director tries to explain away the disasters on his watch

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In a tough political season it always helps to hear from Kate Clinton. Easily as sharp as top topical bananas Jon Stewart and Bill Maher, Clinton is overdue for her own TV gig.

Kiss us, Kate: Kate Clinton scores with a smart new CD and a wicked ear for politics

Yet the record shows that federal spending actually grew at a slower rate under liberal Democrat Bill Clinton than it did under President George Bush (the elder), or is now growing under President George W.

Who's the biggest spender? Did the federal government spend more under George Bush Sr., Bill Clinton, or George W. Bush? The record may surprise you

After eight years of being scandalized by Bill Clinton, they finally have the President they've been waiting for, the avenging Republican who swept aside Al Gore to "return honor and dignity to the White House"--and what is he doing?

Larry Klayman gets his man. (The Word from Washington)

War in a Time of Peace: Bush, Clinton and the Generals, by David Halberstam, New York: Scribner, 543 pages, $28

A world in peaces: thirty years after Vietnam, David Halberstam misses the best and the brightest. (Culture and Reviews)

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