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United States Presidential Election of 1992

November 3, 1992 · 20th Century

Politics

On November 3, 1992, Democratic Governor Bill Clinton of Arkansas defeated incumbent Republican President George H. W. Bush and independent businessman Ross Perot to become the 42nd President of the United States. Clinton won 370 electoral votes to Bush's 168, with Perot receiving no electoral votes despite capturing nearly 19% of the popular vote.

Key Figures

George H. W. BushBill ClintonAl GoreRoss PerotDan Quayle

Locations

Washington, D.C.Little Rock, ArkansasOld State House, Little Rock

Topics

USApresidentpeople

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