1. George Herbert Walker Bush 1989 – 1993 Republican – Texas …Read My Lips… “NO NEW TAXES!”

3. George H.W. Bush’s Domestic Agenda http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuLWgVOLbG4 (Infamous “No New Taxes” Line) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuLWgVOLbG4 September 1990: To offset cost for new government spending, to curb inflation, and to try to balance the federal budget, Bush signs bidget that increased taxes on Americans. December 1991: – The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is signed; but will not take effect until 1994.

6. George H.W. Bush’s International Agenda November 1989: – Internal German unrest, with American support, causes both sides to begin dismantling the Berlin Wall. August 1990: – Iraqi forces invade Kuwait. January 1991: – Acting under the authority of the U.N. Security Council, Bush orders the beginning of Operation Desert Storm after Saddam Hussein defies ultimatum. October 1991: – E/W German reunification begins

9. …continued… November 1989: – Internal unrest, with American support, causes both sides to begin dismantling the Berlin Wall. July 1991: – In Moscow, President Bush and Mikhail Gorbachev sign the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START I), reducing, for the first time, the strategic nuclear forces of the two superpowers. December 1991: – The Soviet Union dissolves following the resignation of Mikhail Gorbachev the previous day. January 1992: – Bush signs the START II treaty, banning the most destabilizing nuclear weapons in the superpower arsenals while reducing total nuclear weapons to less than half of START I levels.

10. The Election of 1992 Republican Party – Incumbent- Pres. George H.W. Bush Democratic Party – Gov. Bill Clinton (Arkansas) Independent Party – Ross Perot (Texas Businessman)

11. NomineeBill ClintonGeorge H. W. BushRoss Perot PartyDemocraticRepublicanIndependent Running mateAl GoreDan QuayleJames Stockdale Electoral vote3701680 States carried32 + DCDC180 Popular vote44,909,80639,104,55019,743,821 Percentage43.0%37.5%18.9%

12. William Jefferson Clinton 1993-2001

13. Road to the Whitehouse The election included the added excitement of a legitimately recognized third-party candidate –Ross Perot (Ft. Worth, TX) Many were surprised to see Clinton win the nomination of his party –His campaign was plagued by scandals involving real-estate, bribery, and sex scandals. Due to the division of the vote, Bill Clinton defeats incumbent George H. Bush –Limits Bush to one term –First one term Republican president since Herbert Hoover in 1928

14. Road to the Whitehouse During the campaign, Clinton was accused of sexual harassment by Paula Jones Clinton was also accused of having an inappropriate relationship with Gennifer Flowers –Though never found guilty Despite the scandals involving these women, Clinton was still elected.

15. Ask Yourself… The personal lives of many famous people are prone to public scrutiny. Do you think it is fair that Bill Clinton was forced to address questions about his personal relationships when running for office? Would these scandals have impacted your decision to vote for Bill Clinton? Why?

16. NAFTA On January 1, 1994 the North American Free Trade Agreement took effect. –Passed under George HW Bush Under the NAFTA, Many tariffs were eliminated between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico NAFTA was meant to stimulate the economy by encouraging increased free trade

18. …But NAFTA has had both positive and negative effects Many point to the poor working conditions in factories on the U.S./Mexico border and the loss of jobs in the U.S. as consequences Others point to the jobs created as a result of increased free trade and increased agricultural production in the U.S. as benefits

19. Ask Yourself… Did President Clinton make the right choice in allowing the U.S. to take part in NAFTA? Should the United States continue to participate in NAFTA now? Why or why not?

20. American Terrorism In 1995 Clinton was forced to confront terrorism. A Ryder truck filled with explosives was used to blow up the Federal Building in Oklahoma City Timothy McVeigh, an army veteran, was convicted for planning the bombing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv4IANK1aNY Start video at 41 minutes and let play until 51

23. American Terrorism In response to the bombing, Congress passed the Anti- Terrorism Act of 1996 The Act was in many way similar to the Patriot Act that was signed following the 9/11 attacks Timothy McVeigh, was sentenced to death and was executed in 2001

24. Ask Yourself… Did the Congress and President Clinton make the right decision by signing the Anti-Terrorism act into law? If you were President during the Oklahoma City bombing, how would you have reacted?

25. Whitewater This scandal was named for a failed 1970s Arkansas real estate venture by the Whitewater Development Corp., in which Governor (later President) Bill Clinton and his wife were partners. Accusations of impropriety against the Clintons surfaced, regarding improper campaign contributions, political and financial favors, and tax benefits The Clintons were also accused of hiding files, which they claim to have lost

26. Starr Investigation In 1996, other participants in the Whitewater investment were found guilty of fraud. Whitewater was investigated by a special prosecutor beginning in 1994 and by congressional committees in 1995–96. Special prosecutor Kenneth Starr’s investigation included testimony from Mrs. Clinton (which was the first time a first lady was subpoenaed by a grand jury) and videotaped testimony from the president.

27. More Scandal in the Whitehouse During the grand jury investigation, Bill Clinton lied under oath regarding his personal relationship with Whitehouse intern Monica Lewinsky Clinton continued to deny the relationship until evidence of the relationship was brought to light. Many demanded that the President be punished for committing perjury.

28. Impeachment On December 18, 1998, the U.S. Congress voted to impeach the President. The United States Senate did not vote to remove the President and he remained in office.

29. Ask Yourself… Was President Clinton wrong for lying about his relationship with Monica Lewinsky? How did Clinton’s actions impact the image of the Presidency? Do you think the U.S. Senate should have voted to remove the President?

30. Successes of the Clinton Presidency The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) was passed by the Clinton administration Interest rates were drastically reduced on loans, allowing for more people to affordably borrow money for the purchase of homes and cars. This leads to the first balanced budget since 1926 (Inflow v Outflow) Welfare programs were reformed so welfare recipients would not receive assistance for more than two years and required people to work to receive benefits.

31. Successes of the Clinton Presidency By raising income taxes and taxes on fuel, Clinton was able to overcome the national debt and create a budget surplus

32. Ask Yourself… Considering all of the information you have just learned, do you think Bill Clinton was a good President or a bad one? Why?