Clinton Library marks 21 years, unveils major renovations, new Hillary wing

KATV ^ | 12/30/2025 | Beth Hunt, Scott Solomon

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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.

[wjcsux]

Thanks my FRiend! Happy New Year!

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Rumors are that a room has been devoted to cattle future tips from Robert “Red” Bone.

Lol.

[Vaduz]

Must be where they keep the bats.