Jimmy Carter elected President
Negotiated Panama Canal treaties
Negotiated Camp David peace treaties between Egypt and Israel |
| Congressional Democrats helped establish a national plan for disposal
of nuclear waste |
| Congress, after Reagan's opposition, approved a bill establishing
a national holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. |
| Democratic Presidential candidate Walter Mondale nominated Geraldine
Ferraro as his running mate, the first woman vice presidential candidate |
| Democratic pressure in the House led to sanctions against South
Africa |
| November elections converted a 53-47 Republican majority in the
Senate into a 55-45 Democratic advantage |
| The 100th Congress, led by Democrats, overrode Reagan's 1986 veto
of the Clean Water bill |
Americans with Disabilities Act passed
Head Start expanded
Clean Air bill rewritten |
| Bill Clinton elected President |
Passage of major legislative initiatives begins, led by President
Clinton and the Democratic Congress:
Economic Package: contained the largest deficit-cutting plan in history
Student Loan Reform Act: increased access to higher education for
millions
National Service Act: helps students get tuition assistance through
serving communities
The Brady Bill: the five-day waiting period keeps convicted felons
from buying guns
National Voter Registration Act (Motor Voter): opens up access to
voter registration
Family & Medical Leave Act: offers job protection & unpaid
leave during a family need |
