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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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Dec 5, 1978

I join in mourning the passing of one of this Nation's most respected military leaders, George Brown.

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Dec 5, 1978

Inflation has now become the most important issue in the minds of American people.

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Dec 4, 1978

I believe that our country has a great deal to offer that has not yet been accepted by people from other nations.

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Dec 4, 1978

This is a fairly modest program, but it can have a profound impact.

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Dec 4, 1978

He is the most unselfish political figure that I have ever known.

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Dec 4, 1978

We join the families of Senator Stevens and Tony Motley in praying for their quick recovery.

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Dec 4, 1978

A just society is one where every person is treated with fairness and respect.

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Nov 30, 1978

That any time a salary increase is voted by public officials after they have been elected, it ought to be delayed in its effective date until after the next election.

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Nov 30, 1978

I think the mood of the American people was most accurately expressed publicly by the results of the elections this past month.

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Nov 30, 1978

I do proclaim that there are hereby set apart and reserved as the Yukon-Charley National Monument all lands, including submerged lands, and waters owned or controlled by the United States within the boundaries of the area depicted as the…

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Nov 30, 1978

I do proclaim that there are hereby set apart and reserved as the Noatak National Monument all lands, including submerged lands, and waters owned or controlled by the United States within the boundaries of the area.

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Nov 30, 1978

The area reserved consists of approximately 560,000 acres, and is the smallest area compatible with the proper care and management of the objects to be protected.

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Nov 30, 1978

Admiralty Island is rich in historic structures and sites, including whaling stations, canneries, old mining structures and old village sites.

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Nov 30, 1978

Admiralty Island is outstanding for its superlative combination of scientific and historic objects.

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Nov 30, 1978

I do proclaim that there are hereby set apart and reserved as the Kenai Fjords National Monument all lands, including submerged lands, and waters owned or controlled by the United States.

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Nov 30, 1978

The area reserved consists of approximately 10,600,000 acres, and is the smallest area compatible with the proper care and management of the objects to be protected.

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Nov 30, 1978

Total tangible benefits to the Government have exceeded $210 million

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Nov 30, 1978

The area reserved consists of approximately 2,285,000 acres, and is the smallest area compatible with the proper care and management of the objects to be protected.

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Nov 30, 1978

The area reserved consists of approximately 350,000 acres, and is the smallest area compatible with the proper care and management of the objects to be protected.

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