Ross Perot, Arkansas Gov. Bill Clinton and President George Bush square off in the first presidential debate, which was held a the Washington University Field House. More than 100 million people around the world watched the event, which spotlighted the University.
Washington University hosts first presidential debate
Who won the debate? Who knows?
University perfect setting for debates
Student volunteers get close-up view of debate
Luck of the draw for debate ticket winners
3,000 gather for Bush post-debate celebration
Thousands rally in Forest Park for contender Bill Clinton
Last-minute Perot party comes off without a hitch
Tickets scarce; millions watch for easy chairs
Faculty, staff, students pick their presidential candidate winners
Hard work, lots of challenges kept staff going strong
Candidates' entourages take University campus by storm
University spirit guides swift debate preparations
Designer transforms Field House into debate theatre
Worldwide news media focus on Hilltop Campus
Spin doctors accentuate the positive (and eliminate the negative)
New technologies brought the debate to the world in minutes
Eagleton, Weidenbaum defend their candidates
University students tuned into the debate all across campus
'Can-do' spirit pervades campus
For all you do, this debate's for you
Debate activities preserved for posterity
Debate a bonus for prospective students and parents
And the winner of the presidential debate is ... Washington University