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GOV215: The Clinton Years: Home

Fall 2017, M. Lendler

Clinton on the Web

Public Papers of William J. Clinton
Browse by year, or search. Advanced Search available.
The American Presidency Project
Includes audio and video resources, statements of administration policy, approval ratings, and other data.

Reference Sources for Clinton & the 1990's

Encyclopedia of the Clinton Presidency
Young Library Reference: E 885 L48 2002
Look for suggested readings listed with each article.
Search and preview available on Google Books
Presidents From Reagan Through Clinton, 1981-2001: Debating the Issues in Pro and Con Primary Documents
Young Library Reserves: E 176.1 P922 2002
SEE Index details on issues included.
Bill Clinton: A Bibliography
Young Library Reserves: E 886 M477 2002
Search and preview available on Google Books
Encyclopedia of Political Communication
Article on Clinton includes a number of references to books and articles

The following reference books will be recalled from storage but are not yet available in Young Library (as of 10/24/17)

Historical Dictionary of the Clinton Era
ref E 885 .C66 2012
Brief dictionary entries followed by speeches and more in extensive appendices, and an extensive classified bibliography of sources.
Search and partial preview with Google Books
Presidential Profiles: The Clinton Years
ref E 840.5 W37 2004
Brief articles; includes chronology; Search and partial preview: Google Books

Background Information - choose and refine your topic

CQ Almanac: Presidential Support Tables
Charts and descriptions document support for the president each year.
CQ Press Public Affairs Collection (online)
Browse or search by topic in Public Affairs.
Historical Encyclopedia of U.S. Presidential Use of Force, 1789-2000
online, ProQuest Ebook Central
Exit Polls: Surveying the American Electorate, 1972-2010
Chapter 4., Presidential Voting Preferences of Exit Poll Respondents. SCROLL DOWN for Tables with downloadable data.
Voter Turnout in the United States 1788-2009
Find essays and data on primaries as well as presidential elections, Includes percentages and partisan turnout. Download tables from chapters by time period.

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