Bill Clinton: “This year's theme, 'The Legacy of African American Leadership for the…”

On the recordJanuary 31, 1999

This year's theme, 'The Legacy of African American Leadership for the Present and the Future,' is a recognition that we can draw strength and inspiration to face our challenges.

Said by

Bill Clinton

Democratic · Arkansas

Source

presidency.ucsb.edu

Editor's note · Context

Proclamation 7165—National African American History Month, 1999

Share on X Share on Facebook Email this quote

More from Bill Clinton

Dec 12, 2024

There was no plan after Biden dropped out.

nytimes.com

Oct 14, 2025

keeping everyone engaged until the agreement was reached

nypost.com

Dec 3, 2024

How did the Democrats lose so many working-class voters?

nytimes.com

May 31, 2025

That ain't America. We've never done that.

cbsnews.com

View all Bill Clinton quotes

Other voices in this conversation

AR-D
Mark Pryor
Arkansas
2,189 Quotes
AR-D
Frank Scott Jr.
Arkansas
2 Quotes
AR-D
Raymond Thornton
Arkansas
1 Quote
AR-D
William Alexander
Arkansas
AR-D
Edward Cross
Arkansas
AR-D
William Fulton
Arkansas

Bill Clinton: “This year's theme, 'The Legacy of African American Leadership for the Present and the Future,' is a recognition that we…”

Editor's note · Context