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.
Jan 27, 1980
I herewith report two proposals to rescind a total of $122.2 million in budget authority previously provided by the Congress.
Jan 26, 1980
This group has led our country through 30 years of change—change for the better, change under the most difficult circumstances.
Jan 26, 1980
The task was simple: to stop legally condoned murder and legally condoned discrimination and legally condoned deprivation of the right of a human being in a free society under the United States Constitution to have an equal right to a…
Jan 26, 1980
I want us to recommit ourselves this evening not to betray the noble ideals that they espouse.
Jan 26, 1980
The tremendous votes that took place recently in the United Nations contradicts the historical tone.
Jan 26, 1980
Thirty years ago this organization was formed with some very difficult tasks, but fairly clear tasks: to stop lynching, to permit black citizens to vote, and to let little black children go to school.
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