Bill Clinton
42nd U.S. President
Bill Clinton
42nd U.S. President
Bill Clinton, born August 19, 1946, in Hope, Arkansas, was the 42nd President of the United States, serving from 1993 to 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, he prioritized economic growth, welfare reform, and healthcare initiatives during his presidency, presiding over a period of strong economic expansion. Before his presidency, he was the Governor of Arkansas. Clinton's time in office was also marked by personal and political controversy, including his impeachment by the House of Representatives in 1998, though he was acquitted by the Senate. He is known for his charismatic leadership and focus on globalization.
President Bill Clinton admits to having an inappropriate relationship with Monica Lewinsky.
- Monday, 17 August 1998
President Bill Clinton, in a prime-time address, admitted to having an inappropriate relationship with a young White House intern, Monica Lewinsky. However, he declined to provide detailed answers about the explicit nature of their interactions. Clinton emphasized that he never asked anyone to lie and called for an end to the investigation. He explained that his initial reluctance to come forward was driven by a desire to protect himself and his family from embarrassment, as well as his mistrust of Independent Counsel Kenneth Starr's investigation.
