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Statement Mourning Death of Diana, Princess of Wales

On 1997-08-31 President Clinton issued a public statement mourning the death of Diana, Princess of Wales and offering condolences to her family and the British people.

Statement Mourning Death of Diana, Princess of Wales

Diana's death prompted a global outpouring of grief, and the President's response highlighted the close U.S.–U.K. ties and the administration's engagement with an international humanitarian moment.

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