Historical Events tagged with "monica lewinsky"

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Politics & Government

Bill Clinton Acquitted in Senate Impeachment Trial

February 12th, 1999 26 years ago

The United States Senate acquitted President Bill Clinton, following a historic impeachment trial that began in late 1998. The charges were related to perjury and obstruction of justice stemming from a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by Monica Lewinsky. In a dramatic setting, the Senate voted on two articles of impeachment, which ultimately failed to secure the necessary two-thirds majority for conviction. This outcome allowed Clinton to continue his presidency, despite the controversy surrounding his actions.

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Bill Clinton Impeached by House of Representatives

December 19th, 1998 26 years ago

President Bill Clinton was impeached by the House of Representatives, becoming the second U.S. president to face impeachment. The impeachment stemmed from allegations of perjury and obstruction of justice related to his extramarital affair with Monica Lewinsky. The House voted largely along party lines, with two articles of impeachment approved. Clinton maintained that he did not commit any crimes.

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Impeachment Hearings Against Bill Clinton Begin

November 19th, 1998 26 years ago

The United States House of Representatives Judiciary Committee commenced impeachment hearings against President Bill Clinton. These hearings were a response to allegations involving Clinton's affair with Monica Lewinsky, a White House intern. The proceedings were highly publicized and politically charged, drawing significant national attention as lawmakers debated the implications of the President's actions and credibility.

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Bill Clinton Denies Affair with Monica Lewinsky

January 26th, 1998 27 years ago

U.S. President Bill Clinton appeared on American television to deny allegations of sexual misconduct involving former White House intern Monica Lewinsky. In an attempt to quell growing controversy, Clinton stated, 'I did not have sexual relations with that woman,' framing the issue as a mischaracterization of his interactions with Lewinsky. The denial was part of a televised address aimed at addressing the escalating scandal that had attracted significant media attention and public scrutiny.

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