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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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Jun 5, 1980

on signing S. 2253, the Northeast corridor appropriations bill, into law

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Jun 5, 1980

remarks at the opening session of the White House Conference on Families in Baltimore, Md.

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Jun 5, 1980

nomination of Susan C. Getzendanner to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois

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Jun 4, 1980

People need that love, just as surely as people need food and shelter, and air to breathe.

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Jun 4, 1980

I promised myself, when I entered politics, to help struggling families like that have a better chance.

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Jun 4, 1980

I am returning H.R. 7428, the Public Debt Limit Extension Bill, without my signature.

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Jun 4, 1980

I also saw families, black and white, that worked hard, but never quite had enough.

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Jun 4, 1980

I think regardless of any foreseeable circumstance, yes, that I will win reelection.

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Jun 4, 1980

I'm convinced that I will be nominated, and he's not convinced of that fact yet.

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Jun 4, 1980

How many of our modern-day problems could be resolved if just a little could be done in each family to make it stronger?

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Jun 4, 1980

Our deepest joys together now are when the other members of our family can join us.

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