A funeral service was held at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., for former Secretary of State Madeline Albright, the first woman to hold that position. Speakers included President …
8,077 viewsPrior to the arrival of the plane, telephone lines were opened for audience comments while live shots were shown of mourners arriving for the ceremony. A plane carrying the caskets of U.S. c…
521 viewsDay two of the 2016 Democratic National Convention included former President Bill Clinton and members of Mothers of the Movement, made up of mothers of slain black men and women.
31,924 viewsBill Clinton, Madeline Albright, and others participated in a declassification event, in which the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and the William J. Clinton Presidential Library released …
770 viewsFormer President Bill Clinton moderated a discussion with activists who talk about their service activities and what motivates them in trying to make a difference. Speakers included recordin…
859 viewsDemocratic presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton spoke with supporters after her third-place finish in the Iowa caucuses. She congratulated Senators Obama and Edwards and thanked th…
2,462 viewsFormer President Clinton made introductory remarks before a panel of officials during his administration talked about the 1995 Dayton Accords that ended the war in Bosnia. They also talked a…
41,900 viewsThe third day of the Democratic National Convention at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, focused on military, security, and foreign policy issues. Senator Barack Obama was nominated by a…
15,857 viewsPresident Clinton and other leaders talked about the demise of communism which began with the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. President Clinton praised the defiant spirit of Eastern Europea…
274 viewsFollowing opening ceremonies and an invocation by Archbishop Tutu, host David Brinkley introduced occasional historic film footage, special music, a specially-composed poem, and the speakers…
1,397 viewsAt a Hofstra University presidential conference on the subject ‘William Jefferson Clinton: The “New Democrat” from Hope,’ Former President Clinton talked about his political career and his a…
262 viewsWorld leaders offered international perspectives on the U.S. political system and democracy. Topics included developing countries, women’s rights, and the United Nations' human rights treati…
150 viewsFollowing welcoming remarks, participants talked about the importance of art and culture and how it affects the process of globalization. Among the topics they addressed were the role of the…
1,020 viewsThe president, State Department officials, and relatives of President Truman dedicated the State Department building as the Harry S. Truman building.
384 viewsPresident Clinton talked about the passage of international debt relief legislation and thanked members of Congress and others who worked for it. Other speakers talked about the effects the …
111 viewsPresident Clinton and others talked about U.S.-China relations and the benefits of more open markets. The president signed the legislation granting Permanent Normal Trade Relations to China …
240 viewsPresident Clinton and a bipartisan group of dignitaries urged Congress to grant permanent normal trade relations to China. They also warned that a defeat of the measure might adversely affec…
213 viewsPresident Clinton and others talked to reporters about the NATO summit. They discussed the unity of NATO leaders for the military action in Yugoslavia and their commitment to support the cou…
88 viewsA portrait of Former Secretary Warren Christopher was unveiled. Secretary Madeleine Albright talked about the accomplishments of Secretary Christopher during his career in the State Departme…
162 viewsPresident Clinton spoke at the State Department about ways to stem poverty in Africa, encourage foreign investment, and create more stability in the region. He stressed the importance of tr…
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