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Bill Clinton Kissing The Western Wall
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Bill Clinton Kissing The Western Wall

Date
1994-07-23
Category
Politics
Location
Jerusalem, Jerusalem District, Israel
Archive
Event #277
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On July 23, 1994, President Bill Clinton visited Jerusalem, Israel, during an official presidential trip. As part of his visit, he went to the Western Wall, also known as the Wailing Wall, a significant religious site in the Old City of Jerusalem.

During the visit, Clinton placed his hands on the stones and kissed the wall, following traditional practice for visitors at the site. The visit was widely covered by international media and documented in photographs. Clinton wore a skullcap provided for the occasion, in accordance with religious custom.

The visit occurred during Clinton's first term as President of the United States and was part of broader diplomatic engagements in the Middle East, including meetings with Israeli and Palestinian leaders.

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