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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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Jan 10, 1980

Our overall gasohol program will spur the investments that we, together, must make for a more secure energy future.

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Jan 10, 1980

He left America a freer, stronger, more just society than he found it.

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Jan 10, 1980

Our people must have confidence in their government for our government to function properly and for our Nation to be strong and united.

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Jan 10, 1980

May we have the same courage to fortify our convictions, the same love and will to hold out to the final victory.

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Jan 10, 1980

George Meany's enduring monument will be the united, free trade union movement he helped create and led so long and so well.

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Jan 10, 1980

He taught us to live up to our highest principles of freedom and equal justice.

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Jan 10, 1980

Public Law 96-186 A joint resolution extending the dates for submission of the President's Budget and Economic Report.

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Jan 10, 1980

His strengths were the strengths of the American labor movement—courage, practical idealism, compassion, and an unshakable commitment to human dignity and human rights.

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Jan 10, 1980

It is important that we remember the power of nonviolence to change both institutions and the hearts of individuals.

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