1946 -
President of the United States (1993-2000)

Lost Opportunities.

Southern Roots.

Running for President.

First Term.

The 1996 Election.

Second Term.

Foreign Affairs.

Impact on American Politics.

Clinton will be remembered as the president who was impeached and who, through the entire unsavory episode, was forced to publicly admit to embarrassing indiscretions, lies, and partial truths. Yet, in many ways his two terms in office were successful. The economy boomed, the budget was balanced, welfare reform was initiated, crime was reduced, several historic agreements were reached in foreign affairs, including movement toward peace both in the Middle East and Northern Ireland, major free-trade pacts were negotiated and implemented, and a national service program was instituted. Furthermore, he was instrumental in creating a new Democratic Party coalition that could effectively compete with Republicans on the national stage. Journalist Elizabeth Drew, quoting a friend of Clinton, said, "Bill has...