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The Clinton Years (1993-1996)

Bill Clinton鈥檚 first term encompassed controversies from the Israeli-Palestinian Oslo accords and gays in the military to the North American Free Trade Agreement and an attempt at healthcare reform. A fascinating social, cultural and political history of American life, through the words of British-American journalist and broadcaster, Alistair Cooke (1908 鈥� 2004).

John Cage, Wilbur Mills and Oliver Franks

The deaths of John Cage, Wilbur Mills and Oliver Franks.

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01 Jan 1993
Bill Clinton's first cabinet and multiculturalism

President Clinton's cabinet selection and the English language in hospitals.

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08 Jan 1993
UN weapons inspectors in Iraq

United Nations weapons inspectors enter Iraq and Clinton's focus on America.

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15 Jan 1993
President Clinton's inauguration

A look at the history of presidential inaugurations.

Release date:
22 Jan 1993
President Clinton's first week in office

President Clinton's encounter with the military in his first week in office.

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29 Jan 1993
Reforming the military

Truman and Clinton's attempts to transform the US armed forces.

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05 Feb 1993
Government waste and White House job cuts

Is it inevitable that a new President will announce cuts to White House spending?

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12 Feb 1993
Zoe Baird and American childcare

Childcare in America and the "Nannygate" scandal surrounding the Attorney General.

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19 Feb 1993
James Baker and Clinton's deficit

Can President Clinton deliver on his campaign promises and how much does healthcare cost?

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26 Feb 1993
World Trade Centre basement explosion

The aftermath of the explosion in the basement of the World Trade Centre.

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05 Mar 1993
David Koresh and Reverend Jim Jones

Cult leaders David Koresh and Reverend Jim Jones are compared.

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12 Mar 1993
The Irish in New York City

The Ancient Order of Hibernians, and their attempt to censor the St. Patricks Day Parade.

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19 Mar 1993
Ambassador Raymond G H Seitz

Raymond G H Seitz becomes the US Ambassador to the Court of St. James's.

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26 Mar 1993
Bill Clinton's Presidential Honeymoon

Expensive Britain, Bill Clinton's Presidential Honeymoon and Screen Violence.

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02 Apr 1993
The history of US-Russia summits

What is the purpose of the American-Russian summits following the Cold War?

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05 Apr 1993
Prisoner rehabilitation

Will prisoner rehabilitation solve the problem of overcrowding in US prisons?

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16 Apr 1993
Rodney King trial

Rodney King's second trial for civil rights violations after being beaten by police.

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23 Apr 1993
Economic recession and military spending cuts

Clinton's military spending cuts and their possible effect on the state of California.

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30 Apr 1993
President Clinton's first 100 days in office

President Clinton's first 100 days in office in comparison to that of Roosevelt.

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07 May 1993
Racial tensions in New York

Can the racial tensions in New York City ever be calmed, or even understood?

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14 May 1993
The closing of the San Francisco Presidio

The closing of the San Francisco Presidio military base is examined by Alistair Cooke.

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21 May 1993
Hair Force One

How is Bill Clinton's approval rating affected by news of his $200 haircut?

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28 May 1993
Gary Graham and the death penalty

The complexity of state law on the death penalty and the need for a credible witness.

Release date:
04 Jun 1993
The future of advertising

What is the future of advertising, and can it be as bleak as some imagine?

Release date:
11 Jun 1993

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