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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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Feb 14, 1980

I am pleased to sign into law S. 1300, the International Air Transportation Competition Act.

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Feb 14, 1980

Reducing the burden of unnecessary regulation has been one of my major goals as President.

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Feb 14, 1980

During the visit he will meet with President Carter, Secretary of State Vance, Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Zbigniew Brzezinski, and other high-ranking U.S. Government officials to discuss a wide range of…

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Feb 14, 1980

This legislation affirms and strengthens our commitment to deregulation.

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Feb 13, 1980

I have proposed substantial Federal support for several essential capital improvement projects.

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Feb 13, 1980

I am announcing today the framework for a comprehensive Federal territorial policy towards Guam, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands.

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Feb 13, 1980

This policy framework places special emphasis on furthering the economic development of each of these areas.

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Feb 13, 1980

This comprehensive territorial policy will enhance the political, economic and social development of those territories to which we owe so much and which need our assistance.

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Feb 13, 1980

Our goal should be to recognize these distinctions as assets rather than to expect the territories to conform to practices and policies designed for the States.

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Feb 13, 1980

I will nominate Cesar A. Perales to be an Assistant Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare.

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Feb 12, 1980

I know that it is a particular joy for Richard's family, which has had to share his long ordeal.

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Feb 12, 1980

I have decided, therefore, that the United States should now rejoin the ILO and work with other members to ensure that the true potential of this organization is realized.

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