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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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May 26, 1980

I will nominate Michael T. Blouin, of Dubuque, Iowa, to be Assistant Director of the Community Services Administration.

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May 26, 1980

The strength of our country is derived not from the Government, but from the people who comprise the basic resource of our Nation.

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May 25, 1980

My tribute on behalf of a nation to eight brave men who gave their lives in a lonely desert in Iran in the highest possible service that one human being can offer to another.

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May 25, 1980

Our Nation is grateful to you for what you have meant to our country, to freedom, and to the peace that has been maintained for the entire world by your courage and your dedication and your service to the U.S. Navy, to the Marines, and to…

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May 25, 1980

The clear knowledge of American military strength is the surest guarantee that when your presence was felt, stability prevailed, and the hostages were indeed protected in their lives.

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May 25, 1980

There can be no preservation of peace, there can be no maintenance of American strength, without patriotism and without sacrifice.

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May 25, 1980

I know what it means to be at sea for weeks and for months, both when our Nation was at war and also when our Nation was at peace.

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May 22, 1980

nomination of Robert Boochever to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit

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May 22, 1980

I would also like to make further improvements in the present health care program.

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May 22, 1980

nomination of Horace W. Gilmore to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan

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