Hope and crossing into TEXAS

After leaving Little Rock, I had every intention of going straight through into Texas. On the road, I saw a sign for Hope Arkansas which is where President Clinton grew up, and vastly influenced him. Of course, I pulled over and made the trip to Hope.

After arriving in town, I found the "Bill Clinton Birthplace". The museum was empty, but I was greeted by the director of the museum who showed me around the museum and then took me on a personal tour of Clinton's childhood home next door.

Clinton's Porch:

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Clinton's Living Room:

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One of Bill's favorite couches:

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Clinton's mom's room where he spent his first year:

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Clinton's nursery:

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Bathtub with one of Clinton's favorite childhood toys (play fishing rod). He was said to sit in the bathroom for hours focusing very intently on catching the plastic fish in the tub.

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There is a very famous picture of President Clinton next to this fireplace, and the Director of the museum offered to take a picture of me in the exact same spot.

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After leaving Hope after a great experience in the town, I crossed into TEXAS and had my first taste of Texas EMS when this helicopter crossed over the road and landed at the hospital.

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