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Jimmy Carter

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Jimmy Earl Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from January 20, 1977, to January 20, 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the office of Governor of Georgia from January 12, 1971, to July 1, 1975. During his presidency, Carter focused on human rights, energy conservation, and the Camp David Accords, which led to a peace treaty between Israel and Egypt. His administration also faced significant challenges, including the Iran Hostage Crisis and economic difficulties marked by inflation and unemployment.

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Jan 12, 1981

Traffic safety must be given a high priority by Federal, State and municipal Governments, by the automotive industry, by private organizations, and most important of all, by the potential victims of highway accidents—the public.

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Jan 12, 1981

I have now issued the attached Proclamation which renews the required statutory findings and continues the Plan in effect until October 16, 1981, unless sooner rescinded.

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Jan 12, 1981

I am pleased to transmit to the Congress, pursuant to Section 123(d) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, the text of the proposed Agreement for Cooperation Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government…

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Jan 12, 1981

I have approved the agreement and authorized its execution, and urge that the Congress give it favorable consideration.

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Jan 12, 1981

This is the last night that we'll hear the Strolling Strings in the White House for a long time.

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Jan 12, 1981

I find that continued implementation of the Emergency Building Temperature Restrictions, Energy Conservation Plan No. 2, is required in the national interest.

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Jan 7, 1981

I hereby transmit to Congress the 11th Annual Report of the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968.

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Jan 7, 1981

Secretary Christopher always carries out his missions successfully, but what the response will be we don't know.

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