Washington in the 90s

When DC Embraced the Newly-Elected Bill Clinton

As the first baby-boomer president, President Clinton brought a sense of relatability and youthful energy to the nation's capital. He broke the security bubble surrounding presidents and engaged with the city's residents, venturing into neighborhoods and jogging through the streets. His presence revitalized the atmosphere, bringing a dynamic and lively vibe to Washington, even if only temporarily.

When DC Embraced the Newly-Elected Bill Clinton

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    Washington in the 90s

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    WETA takes viewers on a journey through a time not long ago, but which now seems a world away. Washington in the '90s recounts the major events, people and places of a decade in which the District of Columbia transitioned from a city of crisis, to a city of opportunity.

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