January 20, 1997 signified both the second inauguration of Bill Clinton as the 42nd President of the United States as well as being the last inauguration of a president in the 20th century. Born August 19, 1946 in the town of Hope, Arkansas, Bill Clinton had a long career in law before his first inauguration in 1993 as the 42nd president of the United States of America. During his first term, he and his Vice President Al Gore, accomplished a refu...
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January 20, 1997 signified both the second inauguration of Bill Clinton as the 42nd President of the United States as well as being the last inauguration of a president in the 20th century. Born August 19, 1946 in the town of Hope, Arkansas, Bill Clinton had a long career in law before his first inauguration in 1993 as the 42nd president of the United States of America. During his first term, he and his Vice President Al Gore, accomplished a refurbishing of the US economy, the creation of new jobs, and wage increases. These extraordinary events lead to anticipation from the United States before his second inauguration.
The day began with a Morning Prayer service at the Metropolitan A. M. E. Church near the White House. After the service President Bill Clinton and his wife Hilary and 16 year old daughter Chelsea, made their way over the Capitol Hill were they could see the crowds of thousands waiting for the oath. The Capitol Building was decorated in patriotic colours with the balcony...
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