Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton Boulevard is a boulevard located in Pristina. Following the Kosovo War of 1998 to 1999, Albanians in Kosovo wanted to thank former U.S. President Bill Clinton for his help in their struggle with the government of Yugoslavia. A 10-foot-high statue of Clinton was unveiled on the boulevard on Nov. 1, 2009, at a ceremony in which the former president spoke.

Fun Fact: Right next door is a store called “Hillary” that sells women’s pantsuits and features a large picture of Hillary Clinton.

The bust is of Senator Bob Dole who traveled to Kosovo for the first time in 1990. Many have remarked that his visit in 1990 was the turning point for Kosovo’s freedom. His visit opened the eyes of the international community to the ongoing human rights abuses occurring in Kosovo.

I also decided to get a close up of the NEWBORN sign. Some pretty horrific stuff.

Side note: It’s been really difficult to get someone to take a picture of me while traveling. Many have said “Sorry, COVID” and then walked off, which I respect. But what am I going to do? NOT get a picture with a Bill Clinton statue in Kosovo? That’s right, I stand around awkwardly until someone finally agrees.