Tập
American Experience: Episode 4
Tóm tắt
The conclusion of the Bill Clinton biography recalls the Monica Lewinsky scandal, which led to Clinton becoming the second U.S. president to be impeached. It also details his face-off over the federal budget with Newt Gingrich, whose refusal to compromise led to a government shutdown, and successful 1996 reelection campaign. Among those commenting: Whitewater independent counsel Kenneth Starr; Paula Jones' attorney James Fisher; and White House counsel Bernard Nussbaum.
Chi tiết
- Phim bộ
- American Experience
- Mùa
- Mùa 24
- Tập
- Tập 4
- Ngày phát sóng
- 2012-02-21
- Thời lượng
- 55 min
Thông tin tập
Episode 4 là tập 4 trong Season 24 của American Experience. Tập này phát sóng ngày 2012-02-21. Thời lượng là 55 min.
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