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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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Jun 29, 1978

I am urging the Interagency Coordinating Council to begin work immediately on a joint effort with the city of Knoxville, the State of Tennessee, and the private sector to make available appropriate Federal resources in a coordinated…

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Jun 29, 1978

Senator John Glenn of Ohio will be the President's personal representative to the Solomon Islands independence ceremonies held July 5-8 in the capital city of Honiara.

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Jun 29, 1978

It has become apparent that the planning process for Expo 82 has reached the stage that high-level Federal coordination is appropriate.

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Jun 29, 1978

You've shown some political prowess and some knowledge of our country.

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Jun 29, 1978

By the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America by Section 5317 of Title 5 of the United States Code.

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Jun 29, 1978

Expo 82 will seek to dramatize the national and international importance of our energy problems and possible solutions to those problems.

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Jun 29, 1978

Your innovative attitude and perspective might lead the way for regular assistant Governors.

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Jun 29, 1978

I think it's accurate to say that the Supreme Court decision on the Bakke case was compatible with the desires of the Black Caucus.

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Jun 29, 1978

Following his arrival in Houston, Tex., the President attended receptions for Representative Bob Gammage of Texas and sponsors of the Democratic fundraising dinner at which he later spoke.

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Jun 29, 1978

National Brotherhood Day is a day for all Americans to remember the importance of brotherhood.

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Jun 29, 1978

Import relief would substantially increase costs to consumers, have an adverse impact on consumer demand, and discriminate against low-income purchasers.

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Jun 28, 1978

I hereby authorize the Inspector General, Foreign Service, to exercise all such authorities subject to the provisions of Section 1-2 of this Order.

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Jun 28, 1978

I expect all officials to follow these procedures and the others set out in the new order.

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Jun 28, 1978

1-101. I hereby direct the Secretary of State to assign to the Inspector General, Foreign Service, all duties and responsibilities vested in the Inspector General, Foreign Assistance by Section 624 (d) of the Act.

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Jun 28, 1978

The public is entitled to know as much as possible about the Government's activities.

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Jun 27, 1978

Well, I'll do all I can to help alleviate this problem and to remove the discriminatory aspects of our society both in government and outside of government.

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Jun 27, 1978

Information classified pursuant to this and prior Orders shall be declassified as early as national security considerations permit.

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Jun 27, 1978

Authority for original classification of information as Top Secret may be exercised only by the President.

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Jun 27, 1978

I want to be sure that we don't suffer any further from this deprivation, not just of women but of the American system.

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Jun 27, 1978

It's a sobering prospect to know that perhaps once in a lifetime we have an opportunity to focus attention on such a neglected group in the world's population.

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Jun 25, 1978

I proposed to Congress substantial tax relief for almost every taxpayer in our country.

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