The Clinton Years, Part One

From displays of political brilliance to the darkest days of personal turmoil, Bill Clinton's presidency was as controversial as it was colorful. This two-part BBC World Service series explores his turbulent time in office. We look back over key domestic and foreign policy decisions and analyze his contribution to modern international politics.
PART 1




President Clinton arrived at the White House with strong credentials in domestic politics – but with not much experience in international affairs. The BBC’s Gavin Esler, who served as Washington correspondent during the Clinton era, examines how Clinton tackled his foreign policy challenges – from Northern Ireland to Somalia, and Kuwait to Bosnia.
PART 2






Although he wasn’t the first U.S. President to be impeached, he is the only one who went through the process in our lifetimes. The BBC’s Gavin Esler looks at President Clinton’s impeachment – and at how his job approval ratings kept climbing despite his personal scandals.
   

 


   
     










THE CHANGING WORLD is the sister documentary series of PRI's The World. Each week, we offer American radio listeners two in-depth documentaries from the BBC World Service that probe issues critical to our understanding of our evolving world.
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