Clinton Presidency

Clinton Elected President, First Term

Nov 3, 1992

Bill Clinton elected 42nd President of the United States

Abolished Restrictions on Medical Research and the Right to Choose

Jan 22, 1993

Family and Medical Leave Act

Feb 5, 1993

Allowed workers to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to care for new babies or sickly family without jeapordizing their job.

Brady Act Signed

Nov 30, 1993

President Clinton signed legislation requiring background check before purchasing a handgun