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The Next Generation : The Presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush (1993-2001) (2001- today)
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The 42 nd President is….. “The Accidental President” ? Symbolizes the BABY BOOMERS Strength Outsider Weakness
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Early trials and tribulations Health Care Reform- loses momentum 1994- republican midterm election victory: sign of things to come ("partisan politics") oversees signing of NAFTA → designed to improve eco. Cooperation between US/Canada/Mexico by reducing tariffs and trade restrictions
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The boom…. Post- Soviet Era Technological advances Welfare reform Balanced buget .COM mania !!!!!!!!!!!!
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Whitewater+ Monica = impeachment
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Foreign Policy N. Ireland Somalia Israel and Palestinian Authority Bosnia/ Kosovo Afghanistan/ African embassies ???? (Osama Bin Laden)
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George W. Bush Election of 2000- Florida and the "Hanging Chad" "civility in Washington" → promises end to partisan politics
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September 11, 2001
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The moment that changed America… and a Presidency September 11th → “The War on Terror“ Taliban- regime change in Afghanistan War in Iraq- WMD & Terror connection (Supporters & Critics)SupportersCritics
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The nation marches on… Slumping economy The "Bush Tax Cut" (Supporters & Critics)Supporters Critics Election 2004- Bush defeats Kerry The battle over Social Security Iraq continues…
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