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William Jefferson "Bill" Clinton Born
Born in Arkansas -
Bill Clinton Innaguration
Clinton is inaugurated. In his inaugural address, Clinton speaks of the rise of technology and global commerce and declares his intention to face the new challenges of the post-Cold War world. -
Clinton's First Prime Time Address
Clinton delivers his first prime time address from the Oval Office on the country's economic situation. Clinton indicates his intention to raise taxes on the wealthy to lower the deficit. -
Cruise Missles Launched
In retaliation for a attempt to assassinate former president Bush in Kuwait, Clinton launches a cruise missile strike against an Iraqi Intelligence in Baghdad. Saddam Hussein's Command promises to respond to the act of "cowardly aggression." The events spurs tensions between the U.S. and Iraq right after the 1990 Gulf War. -
Sexual Preference Acceptance
Clinton Announces the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" Policy. -
Background Checks On Firearms
President Clinton signs into effect the Brady Bill, which calls for backgrounds check and 5 day waiting periods for firearm purchases. -
Nafta Agreement Signed
Clinton signs the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) into law; it is designed to remove tariff barriers between Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. -
State Of The Union
Clinton delivers his first State of the Union address. -
Sexual harassment charges filed
Arkansas state employee Paula Jones files a sexual harassment suit against Clinton for his actions while serving as Governor. -
Assualt Weapon Ban
Clinton Signed banning assualt weapons -
Oklahoma City Bombing
Timothy McVeigh detonates a truck filled with racing fuel and 5,000 pounds of ammonium nitrate in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City, OK -
Clintion AGAIN!
President Clinton is nominated to run another term! -
Paula Jones Deposition
During his disposition for the Paula Jones lawsuit, Clinton is questioned about his relationship with Monica Lewinsky. In carefully constructed replies, Clinton denies having sexual relations with Lewinsky. -
Clinton testifys
Clinton is the first president to testify before a grand jury in his own defense. During the four-hour testimony he admits for the first time that he had "inappropriate intimate contact" with Lewinsky. -
Impeachment
.The House impeaches Clinton on perjury and obstruction of justice -
Leaving Office
Clinton leaves office after issuing 176 last-minute pardons and sentence commutations. Most notably, Clinton pardons millionaire tax fugitive Marc Rich and Susan McDougal, who had been convicted of fraud in the Whitewater investigation.
