Presidential Scandals during the Clinton Administration
Historian James Banner talked about the scandals that occurred during President Bill Clinton's administration including Travelgate, Whitewater and the Monica Lewinsky scandals. He also discussed how these incidents changed the presidency.
Description
Historian James Banner talked about the scandals that occurred during President Bill Clinton's administration including Travelgate, Whitewater and the Monica Lewinsky scandals. He also discussed how these incidents changed the presidency.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- According to Mr. Banner, how did talk radio and cable television impact the scandals that President Clinton faced?
- How have the scandals and accusations that occurred during the Clinton administration changed the presidency?
- How did President Clinton handle these scandals? What was the result of these scandals?
Additional Resources
Participants
James BannerHistorian, 5 Videos
Vocabulary
- Impeachment
- Monica Lewinsky Affair
- Partisan
- Talk Radio
- Travelgate
- Whitewater