Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton was the 42nd president of the United States, and served 2 terms, from 1993 until 2001. Bill Clinton had the longest period of economic expansion during peace of any president, ever in office. Clinton was very dedicated to promoting peace around the world, and he created welfare and health insurance for children, a major feat. White House reporter Helen Thomas said, “He has brought on the greatest prosperity we have ever known and he doesn’t get the credit for it and that’s too bad”. Bill Clinton’s approval rating was the highest it had been since World War II at 60%.
Bill Clinton
James K. Polk
James K. Polk was the 11th president of the U.S., in office from 1845 until 1849. The inauguration of James K. Polk was the first to ever be broadcasted in the news…by telegraph! While he was in office, U.S. territory greatly expanded, mainly due to the Mexican Cession of 1848. Polk is also remembered for annexing Texas and for leading America to victory during the Mexican-American War.
James K. Polk