This Day in History July 28, 1998 (UBC Day 27)

By Ruth on July 28, 2013 in American history, Challenge, history

I remember this White House scandal even if many have chosen to forget it. I will be honest. While President Clinton did some wonderful things for this country, I was never a fan, and I never voted for him. On this date in 1998, Monica Lewinsky (his paramour) was granted immunity so that she could testify to her relationship with the president. I never did understand how Clinton skated through this scandal with nary a scratch, but I guess I differ in my view of scandals such as this. I realize that no politician is perfect, but I believe honesty and integrity is essential. Too bad that politicians today are not like that. And yes, I have voted for dishonest politicians in the past, and I’m sure I will continue to do so as well. It is often the lesser of two evils.

For more information:

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/white_house/july-dec98/starr_7-28.html

http://www.nytimes.com/1998/07/29/us/testing-president-overview-lewinsky-given-immunity-reportedly-agrees-tell-pact.html

http://www.anusha.com/the-deal.htm

http://famousdaily.com/history/monica-lewinsky-immunity-to-testify.html

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“Don’t bend; don’t water it down; don’t try to make it logical; don’t edit your own soul according to the fashion. Rather, follow your most intense obsessions mercilessly.” — Franz Kafka Ruth is an inspirational entertainment journalist who instinctively sees the best in all and seeks to share universal beauty, love and positivity. She is an artist who leads with her heart and gives readers a glimpse of the best of this world through the masterful use of the written word. Ruth was born in Tacoma, Washington but now calls Yelm, Washington her home. She lives on five acres with her parents, a dog, two miniature goats, cats and a teenage daughter who is a dynamic visual artist herself. Ruth interviews fellow artists both inside and outside of the film/television industry. At the core of all she does is the strength of her faith.

Tags: Challenge, Clinton, history, Monica Lewinsky, scandal

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Ruth July 28, 2013 Reply

You know, I really did know it was July. I have changed the post. I’m glad it’s not June 28!!
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Liz Who Motivates July 28, 2013 Reply

Time flies….15 years later…interesting post
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Annett Bone July 28, 2013 Reply

I had forgotten about this incident. This is one of the reasons I don’t watch the news much because there is nothing I can do about the situation. I really work on not trying to borrow worries.
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