In this photograph by Sharon Farmer, President Bill Clinton accepts a gift from Taoiseach Albert Reynolds of Ireland on March 17, 1994. The gift, a crystal bowl of shamrocks, was exchanged in the Roosevelt Room in the West Wing in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Reynolds served as taoiseach, or prime minister, from 1992 through 1994.

In this photograph by Ralph Alswang, President Bill Clinton accepts a gift from Taoiseach John Bruton of Ireland on March 17, 1995. The gift, a crystal bowl of shamrocks, was exchanged in the Roosevelt Room in the West Wing in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Bruton served as taoiseach, or prime minister, from 1994 to 1997.

In this photograph by Ralph Alswang, President Bill Clinton is presented with a commemorative jersey by members of the United States Women's National Soccer team on July 27, 1999. President Clinton welcomed the team at a South Lawn ceremony following their FIFA Women's World Cup victory earlier that month. Players Julie Foudy and Carla Overbeck presented President Clinton with a jersey with the number "99" on the back in honor of their championship year. The United States also hosted the tournament the month-long tournament. It was the women team's second World Cup championship since the tournament began in 1991.

In this photograph by Ralph Alswang, President Bill Clinton practices his soccer skills in front of soccer superstar Pelé on October 15, 1997. The soccer display took place following a speech by President Clinton at the Vila Olímpica da Mangueira School in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a stop on an extensive tour Clinton took of South America. Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, Pelé was at the time serving as Brazil's first minister of sports.

This photograph of President Bill Clinton with Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin of Israel (left) and Chairman Yasser Arafat (right) of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) was taken by Vince Musi on September 13, 1993. Rabin and Arafat are captured shaking hands on the South Lawn outside the South Portico during the ceremony for the signing the Declaration of Principles on Interim Self-Government Arrangements, the Middle East peace agreement more commonly known as the Oslo Accord. Rabin signed the agreement that day alongside Palestinian negotiator Mahmoud Abbas.

This photograph of President Bill Clinton with Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin of Israel (left) and Chairman Yasser Arafat (right) of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) was taken by Vince Musi on September 13, 1993. Rabin and Arafat are captured shaking hands on the South Lawn outside the South Portico during the ceremony for the signing the Declaration of Principles on Interim Self-Government Arrangements, the Middle East peace agreement more commonly known as the Oslo Accord. Rabin signed the agreement that day alongside Palestinian negotiator Mahmoud Abbas.

In this photograph, taken by Barbara Kinney, President Bill Clinton walks with President Nelson Mandela of South Africa at a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn on October 4, 1994. Mandela was at the White House as part of his State Visit, less than six months after taking office. Mandela's State Visit also included a State Dinner and meetings with President Clinton in the Oval Office.

This photograph of President Bill Clinton with members of the University of Arkansas men's basketball team was taken by Sharon Farmer on June15, 1994. President Clinton welcomed the Razorbacks -- from his home state -- to the Rose Garden following their victory over Duke University at the NCAA Division I Men's Championship that month. Here, Clinton shakes the hand of shooting guard Scotty Thurman.

This photograph was taken during the dedication ceremony for the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial on May 2, 1997. Planning for the memorial began in 1955. Lawrence Halprin's design for the memorial, approved by the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Commission for Fine Arts in 1978, includes four outdoor gallery rooms featuring sculptures, waterfalls, and inscriptions which pay homage to President Roosevelt's four terms in office from 1933-1945. In attendance at the ceremony were President Bill Clinton, First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Second Lady Tipper Gore, U.S. Senators and FDR Commission Co-Chairs Daniel K. Inouye and Mark O. Hatfield, President Roosevelt's grandson David B. Roosevelt, Princess Margriet of the Netherlands, opera singer Denyce Graves, and CBS correspondent Mike Wallace, who served as master of ceremonies.

In this photograph, newly sworn-in President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton walk in the Inauguration Parade during festivities for his first inauguration on January 20, 1993. President and Mrs. Clinton walked down Pennsylvania Avenue toward the White House for this portion of the parade, which followed an inauguration ceremony at the United States Capitol.

In this photograph taken on January 20, 1993, President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hilary Rodham Clinton dance at one of their inaugural balls. The ball followed President Clinton’s first inauguration and swearing in earlier in the day.

In this photograph, Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist administers the Oath of Office to President Bill Clinton from the west front of the United States Capitol on January 20, 1993. The ceremony marked President Clinton’s first inauguration. Behind President Clinton is newly sworn-in Vice President Al Gore.

In this photograph, Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist of the Supreme Court administers the Oath of Office to President Bill Clinton from the west front of the United States Capitol on January 20, 1997. This was President Clinton’s second inauguration. Standing next to the two are First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton and the Clintons’ daughter, Chelsea. Vice President Al Gore can be seen observing the ceremony behind the Clinton family.

In this photograph, Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist of the Supreme Court administers the Oath of Office to Bill Clinton from the west front of the United States Capitol on January 20, 1993. The 1993 ceremonies marked President Clinton’s first inauguration. Standing next to the two are First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton and the Clintons’ daughter, Chelsea.

In this photograph, taken on July 19, 1996, President Bill Clinton and Olympic track and field gold medalist Evelyn Ashford pass an American flag to Olympic freestyle wrestler Bruce Baumgartner during a ceremony held at the Olympic Village in Atlanta, Georgia in advance of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. Baumgartner was selected by his teammates to carry the flag for the American team during the opening ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games; Ashford previously carried the flag during the opening ceremonies of the 1992 Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain. Later that day, President Clinton delivered opening remarks during the opening opening ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Olympics at the Centennial Olympic Stadium.

This photograph, taken on July 19, 1996, shows President Bill Clinton and members of the U.S. Olympic team paying homage to the American flag during a ceremony held at the Olympic Village in Atlanta Georgia in advance of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. The event was attended by former Olympic champions including Kristi Yamaguchi, Rafer Johnson, Edwin Moses, Mark Spitz, and Pam Shriver. During the event, President Clinton assisted in passing the American flag to freestyle wrestler Bruce Baumgartner, pictured here at right of Clinton. Later that day, Baumgartner carried the flag in front of the American team and President Clinton delivered opening remarks at the Centennial Olympic Stadium. Clinton was the second American president to formally open an Olympic Games, following a precedent established when President Ronald Reagan opened the Los Angeles Summer Olympics in 1984.

In this photograph, taken on July 19, 1996, President Bill Clinton addresses members of the U.S. Olympic team in advance of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. The event was attended by former Olympic champions including Kristi Yamaguchi, Rafer Johnson, Edwin Moses, Mark Spitz, and Pam Shriver. Later that day, President Clinton delivered opening remarks at the Centennial Olympic Stadium. Clinton was the second American president to formally open an Olympic Games, following a precedent established when President Ronald Reagan opened the Los Angeles Summer Olympics in 1984.

This photograph, taken on August 7, 1996, shows President Bill Clinton, First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Chelsea Clinton posing by the South Portico with members of the 1996 U.S. Summer Olympic team. Approximately 500 athletes visited the White House and met with the first family following the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.

This photograph, taken on August 7, 1996, shows President Bill Clinton, First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Chelsea Clinton posing by the South Portico with members of the 1996 U.S. Summer Olympic team. Approximately 500 athletes visited the White House and met with the first family following the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia.

This photograph, taken on August 7, 1996, shows President Bill Clinton, First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Chelsea Clinton in the Blue Room with members of the 1996 U.S. Olympic women's gymnastics team. Also known as the "Magnificent Seven," the group earned the first gold medal for the United States in the women's artistic team all-around competition during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. The gymnasts were among 500 American athletes who visited the White House and met with the first family on August 7, 1996, following the 1996 Olympic Games. Pictured from left to right: Amy Chow, Mrs. Clinton, Dominique Dawes, Chelsea Clinton, Dominique Moceanu, President Clinton, Kerri Strug, Amanda Borden, and Jaycie Phelps.

In this photograph, taken on December 17, 1998, Eunice Kennedy Shriver speaks during a White House dinner hosted on the South Grounds by President Bill Clinton and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton in support of the 30th anniversary of the Special Olympics. Shriver, sister of former President John F. Kennedy, founded the Special Olympics to honor the legacy of their sister, Rosemary Kennedy. The entertainment portion of the dinner was hosted by actress and comedian Whoopi Goldberg and included performances of holiday favorites by popular performers including Jon Bon Jovi, Mary J. Blige, Sheryl Crow, Vanessa Williams, Run-D.M.C., Eric Clapton, Tracy Chapman, and John Popper.

In this photograph, taken on August 10, 1996, President Bill Clinton attends a torch relay ceremony on the South Grounds in anticipation of the 1996 Summer Paralympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Although the origin of the Paralympic Games can be traced to athletic competitions held between disabled veterans following World War II, the Paralympic Games became more formalized and gained greater recognition in the 1980s and 1990s, culminating in the departure of the 1996 Paralympic Torch from the White House. Here, swimmer Diane Straub holds the torch aloft, while President Clinton and wheelchair racing, tennis, and basketball athlete Randy Snow look on.

This photograph shows President Bill Clinton celebrating on the South Grounds with members of The University of Alabama Crimson Tide college football team. The athletes were invited to the White House to celebrate their national championship during the 1992 football season. Here, the team presents a commemorative jersey to the president.

This engraving of President William J. Clinton was produced by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Prior to becoming president in 1993, Clinton had served as attorney general and governor for the state of Arkansas. His two terms in office ended January 2001.

This photograph is of President Bill Clinton pardoning a Thanksgiving turkey in the Rose Garden in 1995. Presidents and their families have received turkeys for the holidays as far back as the 1870s. However, the origin of the turkey pardon is said to have started with President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, after he offered a clemency to a turkey purchased for Christmas dinner at his son's request. The pardoning of a Thanksgiving turkey became a formalized tradition during the Ronald Reagan administration.