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Victory!
William Jefferson Clinton wins the 1992 presidential race against incumbent President George Bush and an independent candidate, Ross Perot. For the first time in 12 years, both houses of Congress are held by the same party: the Democrats. -
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Bill Clinton Presidency
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President Clinton's Presidency Begins
President William Jefferson Clinton is elected President of The United States in 1992. He and his vice president, Albert Gore, take office January 20th, 1993. -
Away With The Old
President Clinton does away with abortion restrictions, put in place by former Presidents Reagan and Bush. -
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
President Clinton proposes the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy to address the ongoing debate of homosexuals serving in the military. This policy allows homosexuals to serve in the military under the condition that they do not reveal their sexual preference. -
Brady Bill
President Clinton signs the Brady Bill, putting a waiting period and requiring a background check for those purchasing handguns. -
Sexual Harrassment Claims
Paula Jones files a civil lawsuit claiming that President Clinton made sexual advancements towards her during his time as Governor of Arkansas in 1991. This lawsuit was ultimately dismissed by a U.S. District Court judge. -
Universal Health Care
Clinton's universal health care initiative, which is headed by his wife Hillary Rodham Clinton, fails in Congress. -
North Korea Compromises
North Korea agrees to halt it's production of nuclear power plants which produce bomb material in exchange for U.S. help with alternate power sources. -
The House Changes Hands
During the mid-term elections the Republicans take control of the majority in both Houses. -
Government Shutdown
The Federal Government shuts down during federal budget disputes between Congress and the White House. -
DNC Nomination
President Clinton is officially named the Democrat nominee for the upcoming presidential election at the Democratic National Convention. -
Re-Elected for a 2nd Term
President Clinton is re-elected for a second term, defeating Bob Dole, a Republican senator from Kansas, and the reform party candidate Ross Perot. -
Investigation of The President
Kenneth Starr receives permission from Janet Reno to expand his investigation to include a probe into allegations of a sexual affair between the President and a White House aide, Monica Lewinsky. -
Repeated Denials
President Clinton publicly repeats denials of having an affair with White House aide, Monica Lewinsky, famously saying: "I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Miss Lewinsky." -
U.S. Embassies Bombed
Terrorists bomb U.S. embassies in Kenya, Nairobi, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. These attacks kill hundreds and injure thousands. -
Response to Terrorist Attack
In response to the embassy bombings, President Clinton orders a missile attack on Afghanistan and Sudan said to target Osama bin Laden's terror network. Osama bin Laden is believed to be behind the embassy bombings. -
Starr's Findings
Kenneth Starr delivers his full report of the findings of his investigation into Clinton's wrongdoings to Congress. -
Impeachment
President Clinton becomes the second U.S. President to be impeached by the House of Representatives. -
Not Guilty
The Senate finds President Clinton not guilty on Congress's impeachment charges of perjury and obstruction of justice. -
Elian Gonzalez
Federal agents rush in and seize Elian Gonzalez, a 6-year-old refugee boy from Cuba, from the Miami, Florida home of his relatives. Eventually, Elian is returned to his father in Cuba. -
Terrorists Attack Again
Terrorists attack the USS Cole, blowing a hole in the side of the ship and killing 17 sailors. -
Elections
Hillary Rodham Clinton, President Clinton's wife, is elected to the New York Senate. There is major turmoil concerning the Florida elections and it is unclear at first who wins Florida's electoral votes between Al Gore and George W. Bush for the presidency. Eventually, it is determined that George W. Bush wins Florida and ultimately the presidential election. -
Vietnam Visit
President Clinton is the first president to receive an invitation and visit Vietnam. -
Last Day In Office
On his last day as President of the United States, President Clinton grants pardons to dozens of people. President Clinton leaves behind a legacy of a great U.S. economy and a presidency riddled with scandal.
