Pol Light Moment #162 occurred on July 20, 2004, when Bill Clinton visited Columbine, Colorado to help raise money for the Columbine Memorial to honor victims of the Columbine Massacre that took place on April 20, 1999. It was the worse school shooting in history to date. Bill Clinton was the 42nd President of the United States and served from 1993-2001. He also served as the Governor of Arkansas from 1983-1992.
Bill Clinton met privately with survivors and family members of victims of the Columbine tragedy on July 20, 2004. That night he spoke at a gala in Denver to help raise approximately $300,000 for the memorial.
Bill Clinton promised to help the Columbine Memorial Foundation raise the necessary money to complete the memorial. He told the family members and survivors, “I’m really proud of you. I’ll help you raise the rest of the money. That’s the least I can do (Quoted in Clinton meets with Columbine Families, Associated Press, July 21, 2004).
The Columbine Memorial was completed and opened to the public on September 21, 2007. You can find out more about the Columbine Memorial Foundation on their website.
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