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.
Dec 12, 1979
At this moment there are 50 Americans who don't have freedom, who don't have joy, and who don't have warmth, who don't have their families with them.
Dec 12, 1979
With the passage of this legislation, 15 out of the 19 legislative proposals I originally submitted to Congress in my urban policy have been signed into law.
Dec 12, 1979
I have today signed S. 239, which reauthorizes funding for the domestic volunteer service programs administered by the ACTION agency.
Dec 12, 1979
This peace treaty was a historic development, and it was compatible with the commitment that we feel so deeply in the religious season now upon us.
Dec 12, 1979
Included in my urban initiatives and adopted in this act are the Urban Volunteer Corps, which will provide neighborhood groups with skilled volunteers.
Dec 12, 1979
So, we do have disappointments; we do have suffering; we do have divisions; we often have war.
Dec 12, 1979
I am especially pleased that this bill emphasizes use of existing authority for the new urban volunteer program.
Dec 11, 1979
The issue we face is not whether we should be strong; the issue is how we will be strong.
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