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May 19, 1994

The house at 117 South Hervey Street in Hope (Hempstead County) was added to the National Register of Historic Places, bypassing the usual rule that a structure must have achieved significance more than fifty years before being registered. William Jefferson Clinton, the forty-second president of the United States, lived the first four years of his life in the house. In June 1997, this house, known as the Clinton Birthplace, opened to the public as a museum.

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Louise Thaden's Pilot License

Pilot’s license 850, issued in 1928, was issued to aviation pioneer Louise McPhetridge (later Thaden) of Bentonville (Benton County). The license was signed by Orville Wright, then chairman of the National Aeronautic Association. Louise Thaden went on to achieve numerous international aviation records.

 

Pilot’s license 850, issued in 1928, was issued to aviation pioneer Louise McPhetridge (later Thaden) of Bentonville (Benton County). The license was signed by Orville Wright, then chairman of the National Aeronautic Association. Louise Thaden went on to achieve numerous international aviation records.

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The CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas is a free, authoritative source of information about the rich history, geography, and culture of Arkansas. It is updated regularly to ensure the people of Arkansas have an accurate and accessible resource to explore our heritage. We invite you to browse our text entries and media galleries to learn more about the people, places, events, legends, and lore of the 25th state. We are continually adding new entries, photographs, maps, videos, and audio files, so check back frequently to see what’s new.

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