Why Is Bill Clinton Father Of The Year?
Bill has come a long way from the Monica Lewinsky scandal days. Today he is now father of the year. Now how did that happen?
By Mei Mei Chu — 11 Jun 2013, 06:07 PM — Updated about 11 years ago
Bill Clinton is 'Father of the Year'
He's been commander in chief, Time magazine's 1993 man of the year, had hopes of becoming "First Laddie" of the US and now former US President Bill Clinton is in line for a new title - Father of the Year.
in.comThe non-profit National Father's Day Council plans to award him that honor at a New York fundraiser for Save the Children today.
yahoo.comClinton, 66, as well as Macy’s Inc Chief Executive Terry Lundgren, will be honoured for “their success in balancing accomplished careers and the demands of fatherhood,” the council said in a statement.
The doting father kept daughter Chelsea well out of the limelight when they moved into the White House
Chelsea Clinton, now 33 and a special correspondent for NBC News, said on Twitter "I completely agree!!!" when the award was first made public in January.
The doting father kept daughter Chelsea well out of the limelight when they moved into the White House
Image via huffingtonpost.comHe raised her to be a successful and fine young thing
Chelsea Clinton, now 33 and a special correspondent for NBC News, said on Twitter "I completely agree!!!" when the award was first made public in January.
Image via zap2it.comAs he prepared for his daughter's 2010 wedding to investment banker Marc Mezvinsky, Bill Clinton said he was preparing for what he called the most important job he would ever do: "walking Chelsea down the aisle."
in.comChelsea Clinton is a special correspondent for NBC News, and works with the Clinton Foundation and Clinton Global Initiative.
The former President supported his wife Hillary Clinton when she ran for president herself in 2008
The former President supported his wife Hillary Clinton when she ran for president herself in 2008, and was joking willing to be called "First Laddie"
Image via theonion.comIn addition to his charity work, Bill Clinton appeared on the campaign trail in 2008 when Hillary Clinton ran for president, joking that if she was elected his honorific title could be “First Laddie.”
He is a philantrophist, establishing the William J. Clinton Foundation and the Clinton Global Initiative
He is a philantrophist, working through the William J. Clinton Foundation and the Clinton Global Initiative
Image via looktothestars.orgNational Father’s Day Committee chairman Dan Orwig commended the politician and philanthropist for his "profound generosity, leadership and tireless dedication to both his public office and many philanthropic organizations."
The mission of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) is to turn ideas into action. Established in 2005 by President Bill Clinton, CGI convenes a community of global leaders to forge solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges.
clintonglobalinitiative.org
Father of the Year, across the years
George Edward Foreman is a retired American professional boxer, former two-time World Heavyweight Champion, Olympic gold medalist, ordained Baptist minister, author, and entrepreneur.
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The not-for-profit group awards Father of the Year to "contemporary lifestyle leaders of our culture" and raises money for its philanthropic efforts.
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