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Clintons Return To Arkansas For 25th Anniversary Retrospective

Hear the report by KUAR's Daniel Breen.

25 years after he took office as the country’s chief executive, former President Bill Clinton returned to Arkansas to look back on his eight years in office.

Clinton joined his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and former chief campaign strategist James Carville in a conversation at the Clinton Presidential Center’s Frank and Kula Kumpuris Distinguished Lecture Series.

The pre-lecture soundtrack of '90s hits added to the nostalgic tone of the evening, as numerous former campaign aides and political allies gathered at Little Rock’s Statehouse Convention Center; steps away from the Old State House where Clinton first announced his candidacy for president.

Notable guests included Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, former Arkansas Governor Jim Guy Tucker, former Little Rock Mayor Lottie Shackleford, former U.S. Senators David and Mark Pryor, Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin, and former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe Gen. Wesley Clark.

The event was preceded by a signing event of Hillary Clinton’s new book. Other events celebrating the 25th anniversary of Bill Clinton’s inauguration include a discussion held at his alma mater Georgetown University and an appearance on late-night talk show Conan.

Former Little Rock Mayor Lottie Shackleford and John Bangert
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Former Little Rock Mayor Lottie Shackleford and John Bangert
Former Clinton Presidential Diarist Janis Kearney.
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Former Clinton Presidential Diarist Janis Kearney.
Former Arkansas Assistant Attorney General Robert Newcomb
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Former Arkansas Assistant Attorney General Robert Newcomb
Jo Lindsey, State Sen. Uvalde Lindsey and Sheila Bronfman
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Jo Lindsey, State Sen. Uvalde Lindsey and Sheila Bronfman
Crowds line up at Little Rock's Statehouse Convention Center
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Crowds line up at Little Rock's Statehouse Convention Center
Joi Pryor, former Sens. David Pryor and Mark Pryor, Denise Garner, Barbara Pryor, and Dr. Hershey Garner
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Joi Pryor, former Sens. David Pryor and Mark Pryor, Denise Garner, Barbara Pryor, and Dr. Hershey Garner
Chicago Mayor and former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel
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Chicago Mayor and former White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel
Crowds wait to enter the Statehouse Convention Center's Governor's Halls 2 and 3.
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Crowds wait to enter the Statehouse Convention Center's Governor's Halls 2 and 3.
Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin
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Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin
Jo Lindsey shows off her attire for the evening
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Jo Lindsey shows off her attire for the evening

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Daniel Breen is a Little Rock-based reporter, anchor and producer and currently serves as News Director of UA Little Rock Public Radio.