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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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Nov 30, 1978

This peculiar distribution enhances the island's value for scientific study.

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Nov 30, 1978

Remarks at the National League of Cities' 1978 Congress of Cities.

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Nov 30, 1978

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

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Nov 30, 1978

The establishment of this monument is subject to valid existing rights...

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Nov 30, 1978

We are much closer to a SALT agreement now than we were before.

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Nov 30, 1978

President Carter congratulated Prime Minister Nouira on the rapid rate of development Tunisia has experienced under the eight years of his administration.

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Nov 30, 1978

The establishment of this monument is subject to valid existing rights, including, but not limited to, valid selections under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

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Nov 30, 1978

The exchange relationship fulfills that part of the Shanghai Communiqué in which both sides pledged to foster broader understanding and engage in cultural and scientific exchanges.

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Nov 30, 1978

Nothing in this Proclamation shall be deemed to revoke any existing withdrawal, reservation or appropriation.

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Nov 30, 1978

I do proclaim that there are hereby set apart and reserved as the Aniakchak National Monument all lands...

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Nov 30, 1978

Admiralty Island has been continuously inhabited by Tlingit Indians for approximately 10,000 years.

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Nov 30, 1978

I do proclaim that there are hereby set apart and reserved for inclusion in the Glacier Bay National Monument all lands, including submerged lands, and waters owned or controlled by the United States.

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Nov 30, 1978

I do proclaim that there are hereby set apart and reserved as the Yukon Flats 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

Now, Therefore, I, Jimmy Carter, President of the United States of America, by the authority vested in me... do proclaim that there are hereby set apart and reserved as the Kobuk Valley National Monument all lands...

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Nov 30, 1978

All lands, including submerged lands, and all waters within the boundaries of this monument are hereby appropriated and withdrawn from entry...

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Nov 30, 1978

Given proper motivation and incentive, Federal personnel are eager to contribute to the growth of productivity in Government.

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Nov 30, 1978

All lands, including submerged lands, and all waters within the boundaries of this monument are hereby appropriated and withdrawn from entry, location, selection, sale or other disposition under the public land laws.

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Nov 30, 1978

I ask all of you, therefore, to provide personal leadership during the year ahead in making full and effective use of the incentive awards authorities.

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Nov 30, 1978

Warning is hereby given to all unauthorized persons not to appropriate, injure, destroy or remove any feature of this Monument.

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Nov 30, 1978

The cultural history of the Tlingit Indians is rich in ceremony and creative arts and complex in its social, legal and political systems.

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Nov 30, 1978

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

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Nov 30, 1978

All lands, including submerged lands, and all waters within the boundaries of this Monument are hereby appropriated and withdrawn from entry, location, selection, sale or other disposition under the public land laws.

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Nov 30, 1978

Warning is hereby given to all unauthorized persons not to appropriate, injure, destroy or remove any feature of this monument...

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