A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Bill Clinton.
Bill Clinton, the 42nd U.S. President (1993-2001), served as Arkansas's Attorney General (1977-1979) and Governor (1979-1981, 1983-1992). A Democrat, his "Third Way" centrism, dubbed Clintonism, shaped his presidency. Key achievements include economic prosperity, NAFTA, and welfare reform. He faced impeachment proceedings related to his affair with Monica Lewinsky, but was acquitted. His presidency is viewed as a period of relative peace and economic growth, though marked by political polarization and scandal.
In 1968, after graduating from Georgetown, Bill Clinton won a Rhodes Scholarship to University College, Oxford.
The Congressional Budget Office reported a budget surplus, the first since 1969.
In 1976, Bill Clinton was elected as the Attorney General of Arkansas.
In 1978, Bill Clinton defeated Lowe, a Republican candidate, for governor.
In 1978, Bill Clinton was elected Governor of Arkansas, defeating Republican candidate Lynn Lowe. At 32 years old, Clinton became the youngest governor in the country at the time, marking a significant career milestone.
In 1982, Bill Clinton defeated Republican candidate Frank White for governor.
In 1982, Bill Clinton was elected governor of Arkansas for a second time, and he maintained the office for ten years.
In 1984, Bill Clinton defeated Woody Freeman, a Republican candidate, for governor.
In 1986, Bill Clinton defeated Republican candidate Frank White for governor again.
In 1990, Bill Clinton defeated Sheffield Nelson, a Republican candidate, for governor.
In 1992, Bill Clinton was elected President of the United States, defeating incumbent George H.W. Bush and Ross Perot.
In 1992, Bill Clinton won the presidential election against George H. W. Bush and Ross Perot. Clinton's victory ended twelve years of Republican rule of the White House and gave Democrats full control of the United States Congress.
In September 1993, secret negotiations mediated by Clinton led to the Oslo Accords, a historic declaration of peace between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). The Accords were signed at the White House on September 13.
On November 30, 1993, President Clinton signed the Brady Bill into law, mandating federal background checks for firearm purchases in the United States and imposing a five-day waiting period. He also expanded the Earned Income Tax Credit for low-income workers.
On January 1, 1994, President Clinton signed the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) into law. Clinton supported the treaty throughout his first year in office, despite disagreement within the Democratic party. The bill passed the House and was ratified by the Senate.
In 1994, while serving as president, Bill Clinton received an honorary Doctor of Civil Law degree and a fellowship from the University of Oxford.
In November 1995, during a ceasefire during the Troubles, Bill Clinton became the first U.S. president to visit Northern Ireland, playing a key role in peace talks.
In 1996, Bill Clinton won re-election as President, defeating Bob Dole and Ross Perot.
In 1998, Bill Clinton played a key role in the peace talks that produced the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland.
In 1998, the Congressional Budget Office reported a budget surplus of $69 billion during Bill Clinton's presidency.
On February 12, 1999, the Senate acquitted Bill Clinton of both perjury and obstruction of justice charges, failing to reach the two-thirds majority required for conviction and removal from office.
In 1999, the Congressional Budget Office reported a budget surplus of $126 billion during Bill Clinton's presidency.
In March 2000, Independent Counsel Robert Ray determined there was no credible evidence of any crime related to the White House FBI files controversy.
In 2000, the Congressional Budget Office reported a budget surplus of $236 billion during Bill Clinton's presidency.
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