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Clinton Library marks 21 years, unveils major renovations, new Hillary wing
KATV ^ | 12/30/2025 | Beth Hunt, Scott Solomon

Posted on 01/01/2026 4:42:15 PM PST by simpson96

LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — On November 18th, 2004, the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum officially opened along the banks of the Arkansas River with a grand dedication ceremony.

KATV was there, with wall-to-wall coverage that day.

It was a rainy, but historic day, attended by world leaders, celebrities and tens of thousands of visitors.

Former president Bill Clinton said he envisioned the building as more than an archive... Calling it a place for ideas, service and the future.

"The thing I want most is for people to come to this library, whether they're republicans or democrats, liberals or conservatives, to see that public service is noble and important," said Clinton.

Inside, millions of documents, interactive exhibits, and presidential artifacts tell the story of the 42nd presidency.

While outside, the library helped transform downtown little rock into a hub for tourism.

"Since we opened in November of 2004, we've had 5.4 million people from around the world.... Every single us state...Territory and I believe more than 50 countries," said Clinton.

Now, 21 years later, the library is set for a major renovation and expansion project.

The plan includes modernizing exhibit spaces, upgrading infrastructure to meet current technology standards...and building a new Hillary Rodham Clinton wing.

"Bringing Secretary Clinton's remarkable career in public service to life in dynamic exhibition that will also house her archives... First... That will be in existence."

Library officials say their mission that started on that rainy day back in 2004... Remains the same - to preserve, educate and inspire.


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"...new Hillary wing"

Awww, she gets a consolation prize. LOL

1 posted on 01/01/2026 4:42:15 PM PST by simpson96
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To: simpson96

Is the massage parlor still there?


2 posted on 01/01/2026 4:43:02 PM PST by JZelle
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Renovation? Are the strippers getting a new pole in the Clinton Library/Gentlemen’s Club?


3 posted on 01/01/2026 4:45:57 PM PST by KarlInOhio (I pray that the sleeping giant has finally awakened and been filled with a terrible resolve.)
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To: simpson96

“The Hillary Wing? End of the hall and turn left.”


4 posted on 01/01/2026 4:47:10 PM PST by Tijeras_Slim
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I’ve driven by the Clinton Library on numerous occasions, there doesn’t seem to be many visitors.
I have been to the Reagan Library a few times, the place is packed with people from open to close. I asked one of the people who worked there about the crowds, he said that they are always crowded every day that they are open.


5 posted on 01/01/2026 4:49:59 PM PST by wjcsux (On 3/14/1883 Karl Marx gave humanity his best gift, he died. )
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"Clinton Library marks 21 years, unveils major renovations, new Hillary wing"

They must be giving her the Left wing...


6 posted on 01/01/2026 4:52:14 PM PST by fidelis (👈 Under no obligation to respond to rude, ignorant, abusive, bellicose, and obnoxious posts.)
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The Hillary wing...someone will enter but never come out.


7 posted on 01/01/2026 4:52:28 PM PST by Ben Dover (Terrorism is a cancer that can only be cured with massive doses of radiation.)
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To: simpson96

“”to see that public service is noble and important,” said Clinton. “”

How does a library accomplish that?


8 posted on 01/01/2026 4:56:06 PM PST by Thank You Rush
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Well yes, but at least we are not talking about a President Hillary Clinton library! :)


9 posted on 01/01/2026 5:01:10 PM PST by Maine Mariner
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To: Thank You Rush

I think what he’s getting at, is that visitors will be so shocked and awed, positively awed, at the achievements of the Clinton administration, and then conclude how important public service is , because of the example of Clinton .


10 posted on 01/01/2026 5:03:29 PM PST by Dilbert San Diego
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To: Tijeras_Slim

In the basement, next to the server room


11 posted on 01/01/2026 5:09:33 PM PST by bigbob (We are all Charlie Kirk now)
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"To see that public service is noble and important,"

How does a library accomplish that?

Easy! It houses records for Ronald Reagan! :)

12 posted on 01/01/2026 5:12:20 PM PST by Pete from Shawnee Mission ( )
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Former president Bill Clinton said he envisioned the building as more than an archive... Calling it a place for ideas, service and the future.

And i bet he has never been back.

13 posted on 01/01/2026 5:12:56 PM PST by Rummyfan (Ok In any war between the civilized man and the savage, support lthe civilized man.👨 so t tv)
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And it’s much more beautiful than that double wide Clinton calls a library.

I love the irony that they have a “bridge” that is more like a ramp to go over the river. It’s called The Bridge To The Future. The irony is, at least when I was there, there was an old rusty train bridge not far away. Told my wife under him that was our future.


14 posted on 01/01/2026 5:15:25 PM PST by Fledermaus ("It turns out all we really needed was a new President!")
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To: Pete from Shawnee Mission

“ Easy! It houses records for Ronald Reagan! :)”

See my post #5.


15 posted on 01/01/2026 5:16:37 PM PST by wjcsux (On 3/14/1883 Karl Marx gave humanity his best gift, he died. )
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To: Thank You Rush

And to grift more money out of the Clinton “Foundation”.


16 posted on 01/01/2026 5:17:08 PM PST by Fledermaus ("It turns out all we really needed was a new President!")
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Did they add a glass ceiling that is still out of reach?

-PJ

17 posted on 01/01/2026 5:19:02 PM PST by Political Junkie Too ( * LAAP = Left-wing Activist Agitprop Press (formerly known as the MSM))
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Because she lost her “wing” in the State Dept building facing 21st St near Virginia Ave when Trump won in 2016 instead of her.


18 posted on 01/01/2026 5:19:02 PM PST by mikey_hates_everything
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To: Fledermaus

I’ve seen nicer double wides than the Clinton Liebrary.


19 posted on 01/01/2026 5:20:03 PM PST by wjcsux (On 3/14/1883 Karl Marx gave humanity his best gift, he died. )
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“”And to grift more money out of the Clinton “Foundation”.””

Aren’t they closed down yet?


20 posted on 01/01/2026 5:20:30 PM PST by Thank You Rush
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