Lot 563
[Clinton Impeachment] William Jefferson Clinton. Official red impeachment ticket, 5½ x 2½", Washington, Feb. 12, 1999. Imprinted "106th Congress - First Session, United States Senate, Impeachment Trial of the President of the United States, Admit Bearer to the Senate Press Gallery…" Signed by Henry Hyde, House Judiciary Committee Chairman, and California Representative James Rogan, who added, "1999, House Impeachment Manager." Rules of conduct are printed on the verso. Mint condition. February 12 was the day the Senate acquitted President Clinton on both articles of impeachment.
Accompanied by a color satin-finish 11 x 14" portrait of the thirteen House Managers in the impeachment trial, January-February 1999. Taken in the House Judiciary Committee hearing room shortly after the House of Representatives voted to approve the articles, which are visible on the table. Signed by all thirteen managers and accompanied by a letter from Congressman Rogan stating that he obtained all of the signatures personally. Mint. President Clinton was the first elected President to be impeached. (Andrew Johnson was not elected but succeeded to the Presidency on the assassination of Abraham Lincoln).
Estimated Value $500-UP.
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