On August 17, 1998, President Bill Clinton testified before a grand jury investigating his relationship with Monica Lewinsky. Later that day, he addressed the nation on television and acknowledged an inappropriate relationship after earlier denials. The testimony and speech intensified political controversy in Washington. The events contributed to impeachment proceedings in the House of Representatives later that year. Clinton was ultimately acquitted in the Senate. The day remains a notable example of how private conduct can lead to constitutional conflict.
