USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -A member of the Democratic Party, Clinton became known as a New Democrat, as many of his policies reflected a centrist “Third Way” political philosophy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Clinton took office towards the end of a recession. His administration’s plans for fixing the economy included limiting spending and cutting the budget to reduce the nation’s $60 billion deficit, keeping interest rates low to encourage private investment, and eliminating protectionist tariffs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Clinton’s second term saw the first federal budget surpluses since the 1960s, but was partially overshadowed by his impeachment in 1998. His impeachment arose after he denied having an affair with a White House intern, Monica Lewinsky under oath and telling Lewinsky to do the same.

Detailed explanation-4: -He viewed local conflicts in continental and global perspective. New technology has altered military consideration and made nuclear nonproliferation a priority along with control of chemical and biological weapons. He integrated foreign-policy with economic goals of prosperity and extended trade.