1990s

Persian Gulf war

Aug 2, 1990

A war between the forces of the United Nations, led by the United States, and those of Iraq that followed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait in August 1990. The United Nations forces, called the Coalition, expelled Iraqi troops from Kuwait in March 1991.

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Jan 1, 1994

is an agreement signed by Canada, Mexico, and the United States, creating a trilateral trade bloc in North America.

Contract with America

Sep 27, 1994

The Contract with America was the conservative action of more than 300 Republican Congressional candidates who signed it. Led by the Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, the contract was presented at a September 27, 1994 press conference.

Bill Clinton Impeached

Feb 12, 1999

These charges stemmed from a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against Clinton by Paula Jones. Clinton was subsequently acquitted of these charges by the Senate on February 12, 1999.