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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 21, 1980

This was later followed, in 2 or 3 minutes, by the pressure wave, that travels at the speed of sound.

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May 19, 1980

Both communities on Cyprus have welcomed the news that the Secretary General plans to continue his efforts.

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May 19, 1980

I urge the Senate to give this Convention prompt consideration, and its advice and consent to ratification.

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May 19, 1980

The 17 Fellows were chosen from among 1,525 applicants and screened by 11 regional panels.

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May 19, 1980

I, too, am pleased that the Secretary General plans to continue his search for a Cyprus settlement.

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May 19, 1980

It does for the maritime services what the search and rescue provisions of Annex 12 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation do for the aviation services.

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May 18, 1980

You have a responsibility along with me and other government officials to find the common ground on which we can stand to build a better life for all based on friendship and love.

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May 18, 1980

We could not have won this election had we not worked together.

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May 18, 1980

Friendship Force will be looked upon as one of the great new ideas that has been benefiting our Nation during this period of our lives.

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May 17, 1980

Hubert Humphrey did not want to be remembered with cold monuments, but with good works.

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May 17, 1980

Defeat was simply one more opportunity for Hubert Humphrey to try again and to try a little harder and to accumulate more friends on the way.

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