Presidential Family Figure. He was the stepfather of President Bill Clinton. He married President Clinton's mother, Virginia Blythe, and adopted her son, "Billy." In 1961, Billy Blythe changed his surname to his stepfather's, becoming Bill Clinton. Roger Clinton is remembered as a decent man, though his struggle with alcoholism caused him to be abusive to his wife. As a young man, Bill stood up to his stepfather, who never again abused his wife.
Presidential Family Figure. He was the stepfather of President Bill Clinton. He married President Clinton's mother, Virginia Blythe, and adopted her son, "Billy." In 1961, Billy Blythe changed his surname to his stepfather's, becoming Bill Clinton. Roger Clinton is remembered as a decent man, though his struggle with alcoholism caused him to be abusive to his wife. As a young man, Bill stood up to his stepfather, who never again abused his wife.
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