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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 8, 1980

JUDITH NELSEN KEEP, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of California, vice a new position created by P.L. 95-486, approved October 20, 1978.

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May 8, 1980

MARILYN HALL PATEL, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of California to fill an additional position created September 18, 1979, pursuant to the provisions of section 372(b) of Title 28 of the United…

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May 8, 1980

WILLIAM CALDWELL HARROP, of New Jersey, a Foreign Service officer of Class one, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Kenya and to serve concurrently and without additional…

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May 7, 1980

Ours is a nation that prevails, that triumphs over diversity, and which almost invariably benefits and makes progress when the world is faced with sometimes disconcerting and uncontrollable change.

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Apr 28, 1980

I share the disappointment of the American people that this rescue mission was not successful.

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Apr 27, 1980

I urge all Governors, appropriate Federal officials, transportation organizations, and the people of the United States to join with the U.S. Department of Transportation in observing these days.

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Apr 27, 1980

They indicated by this inhumane act of displaying these bodies the kind of people with whom we have been dealing.

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