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Article: Former presidents laud Clinton at library's opening.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
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- November 19, 2004
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Byline: Steven Thomma
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. _ Former President Bill Clinton basked in the applause of friends and former foes Thursday _ including the exclusive fraternity of American presidents _ as they gathered to help him open his presidential library and museum.
Clinton was saluted by President George W. Bush as well as former presidents George H.W. Bush and Jimmy Carter. Only former President Gerald Ford, who is 91 years old, didn't attend.
The rare gathering of presidents underscored the bipartisan nature of the celebration just weeks after a close and at times bitter national election. All gracious, they saluted not just Clinton but one ...