ORNL FCU 75 Years
Much of the news throughout 1998 was dominated by political scandal. President Bill Clinton denied any wrongdoing with Monica Lewinsky, resulting in his impeachment. Titanic became the first film to gross $1 billion, and France won the FIFA World Cup. Unemployment averaged 4.3 percent, the lowest since 1970, and the US Census Bureau reported a nationwide population of 268,921,733. A gallon of milk cost $3.16, the minimum wage was $5.15, the median household income was $38,500, and the price of a new car averaged $17,200. The world was introduced to Britney Spears, Google, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, and the MP3 player.
Above: A special reception for the credit union’s fiftieth anniversary brought together officials and managers, both past and present. Other key players, including charter members Lloyd Williams and Meredith Hill (shown here with employee Harriet Walker), were also in attendance.
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