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The Next Generation : The Presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush (1993-2001) (2001- today)

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1 The Next Generation : The Presidencies of Bill Clinton and George W. Bush (1993-2001) (2001- today)

2 The 42 nd President is…..  “The Accidental President” ?  Symbolizes the BABY BOOMERS  Strength Outsider  Weakness

3 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

4 The boom….  Post- Soviet Era  Technological advances  Welfare reform  Balanced buget .COM mania !!!!!!!!!!!!

5 Whitewater+ Monica = impeachment

6 Foreign Policy  N. Ireland  Somalia  Israel and Palestinian Authority  Bosnia/ Kosovo  Afghanistan/ African embassies ???? (Osama Bin Laden)

7 George W. Bush Election of 2000- Florida and the "Hanging Chad" "civility in Washington" → promises end to partisan politics

8 September 11, 2001

9 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

10 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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