William Jefferson Clinton - Biography.

William Jefferson Clinton - Biography. 42nd president of the United States Birth August 19, 1946 Death -- Home State Arkansas Party Democrat Terms In Office 1993-1997 1997-2001 Vice President Albert Gore Significant Acts Achieved ratification of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 1993 between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Signed the Brady Bill, imposing a waiting period and stiffer licensing fees for handgun purchases. Hosted negotiations that led to the Dayton peace accord, an agreement to end warfare between factions in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Initiated sweeping welfare reform in 1996 that included a provision allowing states to set their own welfare guidelines. Career 1968-1970 Studied at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar. 1978-1980 Served as governor of Arkansas. 1980-1982 Practiced law in Little Rock, Arkansas. 1982-1993 Served as governor of Arkansas. 1993-2001 President of the United States. Did You Know Clinton is the only president to play the saxophone. As governor of Arkansas at the age of 33, Clinton became one of the youngest U.S. governors ever elected. Clinton appointed more women to cabinet positions than any other president. Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009. © 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.