Inside The Impeachment And Trial Of William Jefferson Clinton

The Breach: Inside the Impeachment and Trial of William Jefferson Clinton

by Peter Baker

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In December 1998, the United States House of Representatives voted to impeach President William Jefferson Clinton on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice. The charges stemmed from a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against Clinton by Paula Jones, and his subsequent testimony about the affair under oath. The impeachment process was highly partisan, with Republicans largely supporting impeachment and Democrats largely opposing it.

The trial was held in the United States Senate, with Chief Justice William Rehnquist presiding. The prosecution was led by Independent Counsel Ken Starr, while the defense was led by Clinton's personal attorney, Robert Ray. The trial lasted for five weeks and featured testimony from a number of witnesses, including Clinton himself. In the end, the Senate voted to acquit Clinton on both charges.

The impeachment and trial of William Jefferson Clinton was a watershed moment in American history. It was the first time that a president had been impeached since Andrew Johnson in 1868. The trial also had a major impact on American politics, as it led to a decline in public trust in the government.

In his new book, "Inside the Impeachment and Trial of William Jefferson Clinton," Bob Bennett, Clinton's personal attorney during the impeachment process, provides a revealing insider account of the events leading up to the impeachment and the trial itself. Bennett offers a unique perspective on the key players involved in the case, including Clinton, Starr, and Rehnquist. He also provides insights into the legal and political strategies that were used by both sides.

"Inside the Impeachment and Trial of William Jefferson Clinton" is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, politics, or the law. It is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most important events in recent American history.

Key Players

William Jefferson Clinton: The 42nd President of the United States, who was impeached by the House of Representatives on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice.

Ken Starr: The Independent Counsel who investigated Clinton and recommended his impeachment.

Robert Ray: Clinton's personal attorney who led his defense during the impeachment trial.

William Rehnquist: The Chief Justice of the United States who presided over the impeachment trial.

Timeline

December 1998: The House of Representatives votes to impeach Clinton on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice.

January 1999: The trial begins in the Senate.

February 1999: The Senate votes to acquit Clinton on both charges.

Impact

The impeachment and trial of William Jefferson Clinton had a major impact on American history and politics.

It was the first time that a president had been impeached since Andrew Johnson in 1868.

The trial also led to a decline in public trust in the government.

"Inside the Impeachment and Trial of William Jefferson Clinton" is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, politics, or the law. It is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most important events in recent American history.

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The Breach: Inside the Impeachment and Trial of William Jefferson Clinton

by Peter Baker

4.3 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1715 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	484 pages
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

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