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Whitewater Scandal
Both Clintons join with banker James Mcdougal to get a loan to build vacation homes. Mcdougal illegally covers the debts with another loan. The loan fails and costs the government $60 million. Investigatos found out that Clinton was a benificiary of the scandal, which didn't have too big of an impact on his campain -
Inauguration of Clinton
Bill Clinton is inaugurated as the forty-second President of the United States. He assumes from presidency from George H W Bush. -
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Presidency of Bill Clinton
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Bombing of World Trade Center
The 1993 World Trade Center Bombing, killing six people and injuring more than 1,000, occurred on February 26, 1993 and was perpetrated by Ramzi Yousef who directed his terrorist cell in the organization and execution of the bombing. -
"Dont Ask, Dont Tell"
President Clinton announces an “honorable compromise” in the debate surrounding gays in the military. Homosexuals would be allowed to serve, but could face military investigations if they acknowledged their orientation, as well as be expelled for it. The policy is labeled “Don't Ask, Don't Tell.” -
Black Hawk Down
On October 3, 1993 American forces entered the city of Mogadishu in an attempt to capture aides to warlord Mohammed Farah Aidid. However, This quickly turned into a catastrophe when 2 helicopters were shot down by hostile Somalis creating not only an unexpected rescue mission but also a bloodbath as American troops had to fight their way out. This was popularized in the movie "Black Hawk Down" -
Clinton Signs NAFTA
NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) was signed to eliminate the trade barriers across North America, creating the largest ever free trade zone. -
NATO summit meeting in Brussels
On January 11, 1994 the President introduces the “Partnership for Peace” program and announces that the US will maintain at least 100,000 troops in Europe. -
Whitewater Cont.
The Senate Special Whitewater Committee issued a report on June 18, 1996, which only hinted at one possible improper action by President Clinton, but spoke of the "American presidency misused its power, circumvented the limits on its authority and attempted to manipulate the truth". -
The Lewinsky Scandal
A scandal erupts regarding President Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky, a former White House intern. On January 20, 1998 Bill Clinton strenuously denies the allegations "I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Miss Lewinsky" -
Good Friday Peace Accord
This event shows the diplomatic work by Clinton during his presidency. His work leads to these peace accords, between Protestant and Catholic leaders in Northern Ireland. -
The Impeachment of President Bill Clinton
The House of Representatives vote to impeach President Bill Clinton on December 19, 1998 on charges of perjury and obstruction of justice in the Monica Lewinsky scandal. -
Clinton/NATO intervention in Yugolsavia
Milosevic was making efforts to take over the Kosovo region which wanted to secede from Serbia. Clinton suggested that NATO troops intervene to help free Kosovo from Serbian control. NATO bombed Yugoslavia for several months before Milosevic withdrew.
