Clinton Presidential Center Dedication Ceremony

Clinton Presidential Center Dedication Ceremony Former President Bill Clinton dedicated his new presidential library and museum in Little Rock, Arkansas. In his remarks President Clinton talked about the meaning and symbolism of the library design, the state of American politics, and the value of public service for all Americans regardless of ideological and political backgrounds. Other speakers discussed President Clinton’s life and career. They spoke about his political and personal accomplishments. President Bush and former President Bush spoke about President Clinton’s political skill and savvy, and President Carter talked about President Clinton’s ability to forge consensus in spite of partisan divisions. Speakers remarked on the significance of four Presidents speaking on the same stage. Several celebrities were in attendance, and members of the rock band U2 played despite the rain.

The library is the 11th presidential library to be included in the federal records and National Archives system.

Live video clips of this program, in “squeezed” format, can be found on C-SPAN2 on 11/18/2004 from 12:42:58 to 12:56:44 and from 13:06:41 to 13:14:51. close