Happy July 4! Today we celebrate the red, white, & blue with family & friends. From cookouts to fireworks, we salute our heroes who fought for our freedom. Wishing you a day filled with patriotic pride! 7/4/99 Fireworks over the National Mall, Washington DC from the White House.

Throwback to summer fun at the White House in July, 1998! First Dog Buddy soaking up the sunshine by the pool with his favorite tennis ball. What a good boy! 📸 Photo credit: Barbara Kinney [P64996_28_12JUL1998]

Did you know that the Coolidges had a pet racoon? Many of our Presidents have had pets in the White House, some more odd than others. Join us at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. this Friday, July 19 to learn the sometime surprising history of presidential pets.

Happy Nelson Mandela International Day! Today we celebrate the legacy of a great leader who dedicated his life to promoting peace, equality, and unity. Pictured: Pres Clinton presents Pres Nelson Mandela of South Africa with a Congressional Gold Medal at the U.S. Capitol.

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Another White House moment in history! On 3/8/93, Pres Clinton welcomed former Pres Nixon to the WH. They had a close relationship, as shown in this candid letter from Pres Nixon about events in Europe that is part of the Clinton Library collection." clinton.presidentiallibraries.us/items/show/118…

Happy Aunt and Uncle's Day! Let's celebrate the special bond between aunts, uncles, and their nieces and nephews. Pres Clinton is photographed with his nephews Tyler Clinton and Zach Rodham, enjoying quality time with First Dog Buddy on the White House lawn, Christmas Day 1999.

Happy Parents Day to all the amazing parents, including Chelsea Clinton's mom and dad, Pres. Bill Clinton and Sec. Hillary Rodham Clinton! The First Family is seen here in 1998 leaving Stanford Memorial Church during Chelsea's Sophomore year. #ParentsDay #FirstFamily #Chelsea

First Dog Buddy decided to join in on a Oval Office call between President Bill Clinton and Russian President Boris Yeltsin, April 4, 1998. Who knew our furry friends were interested in international politics too?

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#OTD in 1993, President Clinton is joined by Vice President Al Gore as he makes his way across the South Lawn of the White House to sign the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993.

We had a busy summer providing professional development at the library and beyond. The library held the first week-long Arkansas Civic Education Institute in June and hosted a three day teacher workshop in partnership with Economics Arkansas in July.

We presented at the Arkansas Council for the Social Studies annual conference in June and the Truman Presidential Library in July. Check out clintonlibrary.gov/educationevents to learn about upcoming teacher workshops. #TeacherTuesday

"Presents for the President: Happy Birthday Pres Clinton!" Join us Friday, 8/16 @ 11 am & 2 pm for "Ask an Archivist, Converse with a Curator". In honor of Pres Clinton's 78th birthday, we will show gifts & cards given to him while in office. Don't miss out on the birthday fun!

We're offering teacher workshops in conjunction with our “Commanding the Screen” exhibit. Join us at 4:30 pm on 9/10 for “The Economics of the Film Industry in Arkansas.” Free & open to all educators. Learn more & register at clintonlibrary.gov/educationevents. #TeacherTuesday

Happy National Dog Day! On this day, let's go back to 4/6/99 with Pres Clinton and his loyal companion, Buddy, enjoying a paw-some moment on the White House Lawn. Let's celebrate all the furry friends who bring joy and love into our lives! #NationalDogDay #BuddyTheFirstDog

First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton shakes hands with troops stationed at Camp Casey, near the DMZ, following President Clinton’s address on nuclear deterrence in North Korea. His full remarks can be found on our Youtube page youtu.be/x_1mK-LvJyc

Wow! Can you imagine riding on an elephant through the stunning Chitwan National Forest in Nepal? That's what First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton & Chelsea did 4/1/95, after visiting the US Embassy. Such a unforgettable mother and daughter experience embracing South Asia's beauty!

#ConstitutionDay is only two weeks away! How are you celebrating? The @ US National Archives is offering a series of Civics for All of US webinars for K-12 grade students from September 9th - 20th. Find out more and register at civics.archives.gov/webinars. #TeacherTuesday