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President William J. Clinton

President William J. Clinton. Exploring American History Unit VIII - 1970’s - Today. Election of 1992. Election of 1992 Candidates : Republican- George W. Bush Democrat- William Clinton Reform Party- Ross Perot Issues - primarily around economic issues and the end of the Cold War.

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President William J. Clinton

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  1. President William J. Clinton Exploring American History Unit VIII - 1970’s - Today

  2. Election of 1992 • Election of 1992 • Candidates: • Republican- George W. Bush • Democrat- William Clinton • Reform Party- Ross Perot • Issues - primarily around economic issues and the end of the Cold War. • Campaign- • The third party candidacy of Ross Perot was a true wild card in the campaign. Perot, a self made billionaire, ran a one-issue campaign - deficit reduction. • Clinton’s image of youth convinced many to vote for him. • Outcome- Clinton wins close race 43%to 38% and 370 electoral to 168.

  3. President William J. Clinton • 42nd President- 1993 - 2001 Democrat • Who was he? • Domestic Affairs • Health Care reform failed • Welfare reform and crime prevention • Brady Bill- waiting period for hand guns. • “Don’t ask, don’t tell” policy toward gays in the military. • Balanced the budget • Appointed women to highest government positions- Albright- Secretary of State, Reno - Attorney General (Waco, Texas stormed by ATF) • World Trade Center Bombed • “Whitewater real estate controversy”- failed business dealings in Arkansas • 2nd President to be impeached. Found not guilty on two articles of impeachment

  4. Election of 1996 • Election of 1996 • Candidates: • Republican- Bob Dole • Democrat- William Clinton • Campaign- Despite lingering doubts about his ethics and character Americans voting in favor of President Clinton as the lesser of two evils. He skillfully reclaimed the center of political discourse, and successfully labeled the Republicans as the party of extremists. Clinton was aided by the fact that his opponent, Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, never seemed to connect with the voter. If elected he would have been the oldest of any to assume the Presidency, and that was deemed by many as too old. • Outcome- Clinton wins wit 50 % of the popular vote.

  5. President William J. Clinton • Foreign Affairs • NAFTA- North American Free Trade Agreement • GATT- Global Agreement on Tariffs and Trade • Ethnic cleansing in Bosnia • Peace in Ireland and Middle East • Pulls troops out of Somalia • Signs START I • Grants diplomatic recognition with Vietnam. • Israeli-Palestinian Declaration of Principles- Arafat and Rabin • 1996-1997- Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act- restricts the availability of suspension of deportation. Tougher for illegal aliens to get to stay due to hardship. Must be in US for 10 years 1st.

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