Labour Party Conference 2002: 13 memorable scenes which show President Bill Clinton in Blackpool including his surprise visit to McDonald's leaving staff speechless

The president was here to deliver a powerful speech to the Labour Party Conference in October 2002. But it wasn’t his address to the top-labour delegates which had people talking – it was his visit to McDonald’s.

With his entourage in tow, he called into the Boardwalk McDonald’s restaurant opposite Central Pier at 10.55pm on a Wednesday night for a Maccies supper. As the American president, he could have afforded to eat anywhere he fancied but nothing could beat a burger and a coke. He hung around for half an hour and staff were left speechless. These photos show the moment, including the receipt for the order as well as a selection of other key moments of his visit to the the resort.

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