1 November 1999 Official US State visit in Oslo
On 1 November 1999, Bill Clinton then President of the United States traveled to Oslo in Norway on the occasion of an official State Visit. It was the first official visit to Norway by a US president. History The American Revolution of 1776 had a huge impact to the country of Norway. It was no secret that the constitution of the USA served as an example for the own constitution of Norway in 1814. There is even much more. From 1825 till 1940 many Norwegians emigrated to the USA. Around 850.000 Norwegians found their new home in the United States of America. The friendly state of bilateral relationship was reinforced when King Harald V of Norway hosted the visit of US President Bill Clinton on 1 November 1999. Main participants of the State Visit Bill Clinton (born on 19 August 1947) was the 42nd President of the United States of America. His presidency lasted from 20 January 1993 till 20 January 2001. During his presidency there was a long period of peace i