“Her story is the best of America’s story.” —President Clinton As the first female U.S. Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright helped reshape U.S. foreign policy in a post–Cold War world and define U.S. global leadership at the turn of the 21st century. On January 23, 1997, she was sworn in by President Bill Clinton: "Her story is the best of America’s story, told with courage, compassion, and conviction." 🎥: William J. Clinton Presidential Library | Clinton Presidential Center

On January 20, 1993, Bill Clinton was sworn in as the 42nd President of the United States — the first Democrat elected to the office in 12 years — and ushered in a new era shaped by hope, opportunity, and democratic renewal. In his inaugural address, he called on the nation to rise together: “Our democracy must be not only the envy of the world, but the engine of our own renewal.” | Clinton Presidential Center

Nostalgia mode: activated Happy holidays from the Clinton White House! 🎥 William J. Clinton Presidential Library | Clinton Presidential Center

Sports unite people. In 1996, President Clinton spoke to the U.S. Olympic team: “We should be on the forefront always of bringing more people into the world of sport, more people into competition, more people having a chance to live out their dreams, whatever they are.” 🎥 @wjclibrary42 | Clinton Presidential Center

💪 Then-first lady Hillary Clinton's speech at the Fourth UN World Conference on Women in 1995 in Beijing galvanized a global movement for women's rights and served as a turning point for the role of first lady. 📺 Hear more from Diana B. Carlin, Anita B. McBride, and Nancy Kegan Smith about the lasting influence of first ladies: bit.ly/4bu0syv Clinton School of Public Service | William J. Clinton Presidential Library | Clinton Presidential Center

44 reactions · 4 comments | Visit the Clinton Center this week and see FOUR temporary exhibits on display: The White House Collection of American Crafts: 25th Anniversary Exhibit, The Mighty Mississippi, White House Green Building, and our newest exhibit– Cultural Heroes. The last day to see The Mighty Mississippi is Sunday, so plan your visit today! https://wjcf.co/visit | Clinton Presidential Center | Facebook