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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 24, 1979

I will nominate Susanna B. McBee, of Los Angeles, Calif., to be an Assistant Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare.

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Jun 24, 1979

He will nominate Emily Rauh Pulitzer, of St. Louis, Mo., to be a member of the National Museum Services Board for a 5-year term.

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Jun 21, 1979

I hereby designate the week beginning July 15, 1979, as Captive Nations Week.

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Jun 21, 1979

We will not tolerate lawbreaking or violations of individual rights in any form.

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Jun 21, 1979

There are reserved to the President the functions conferred upon the President by Section 3, Section 7(a) (3), and the second sentence of Section 9 (b), and the determination specified in Section 10(a) of the Act.

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Jun 21, 1979

The Federal Government in Washington cannot solve every problem with a law or a ruling.

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Jun 21, 1979

We will do whatever is necessary to see that those truckers who want to work are not threatened by either violence or intimidation.

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Jun 21, 1979

Americans now, as at all times in our history, remain steadfast in our belief that liberty and national independence are among the universal birthrights of mankind.

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Jun 21, 1979

The amendments preserve the central protections of the law against misuse of influence acquired through public service.

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Jun 21, 1979

Let us take this occasion to reaffirm our admiration for all the men and women around the world who are committed to the cause of freedom.

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Jun 21, 1979

I invite the people of the United States to observe this week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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Jun 21, 1979

I pledge the full cooperation of my Administration in helping to explain the principles and details of the agreements.

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Jun 21, 1979

There are delegated to the Secretary of State all functions conferred upon the President by the Act.

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Jun 20, 1979

I want to commend the Governors who have acted swiftly and effectively to stop violence in their States.

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Jun 20, 1979

I want to stress in the strongest possible terms that violence and lawlessness will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

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Jun 20, 1979

I'm determined to bring common sense, equity, and efficiency to the entire regulatory process, so that the strength of our economy can be realized and the public good can be served and protected.

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Jun 20, 1979

Today I am proposing legislation that will reduce the redtape and the excess regulations that have strangled and straitjacketed the trucking industry of America for the last 40 years.

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Jun 20, 1979

Vice President Walter F. Mondale will make an official visit to the People's Republic of China in August 1979.

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Jun 20, 1979

The murder of American newsman Bill Stewart in Nicaragua was an act of barbarism that all civilized people condemn.

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Jun 20, 1979

We will do whatever is necessary to see that those truckers who want to work are not threatened by either violence or intimidation.

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Jun 19, 1979

We share a common interest in commerce, scientific development, technological advances, international trade, the reduction of protections—barriers to trade, stable and a sound international monetary system, tourism.

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Jun 19, 1979

We must further strengthen America's commitment to conservation.

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Jun 19, 1979

Solar energy can put hundreds of thousands of Americans to work.

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