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.
May 4, 1978
A joint resolution to authorize the President to call a White House Conference on the Arts.
Apr 18, 1978
Freedom is the right of every person to live with dignity and self-respect.
Apr 17, 1978
Compassion is essential for effective leadership and creating a just society.
Apr 15, 1978
Peace and freedom are the most precious gifts we can give to our children.
Apr 10, 1978
I would not acknowledge any insurmountable obstacle in reaching the goals expressed in the Shanghai Communiqué.
Apr 10, 1978
I'm determined to sustain our economy's progress toward high employment and rising real income with both existing programs and with new, very carefully targeted incentives to encourage private business to hire the hardcore unemployed.
Apr 9, 1978
Leadership requires the courage to make tough decisions and the wisdom to seek solutions.
Apr 6, 1978
This Proclamation shall become effective, said Agreement shall enter into force according to its terms, and nondiscriminatory treatment shall be extended to the products of the Hungarian People's Republic in accordance with the terms of…
Apr 6, 1978
We will continue to move ahead with our allies to modernize and strengthen our military capabilities, both conventional and nuclear.
Apr 5, 1978
The Congress has courageously acted to ensure the basic integrity of the social security system.
Apr 5, 1978
No one who understands our farm economy should be deceived about the impacts of this measure.
Apr 5, 1978
Each scholar is presented with a medallion at a Rose Garden ceremony during the summer.
Apr 4, 1978
I intend to call a White House Conference on Small Business, as suggested by Senate Resolution 105 which you authored.
Apr 2, 1978
I thought it was a great trip to all three countries so far, much better than we had anticipated in every way.
Apr 2, 1978
It’s a matter of the United States acting in its own best interests, because we know, now and in the future, that our economic well-being... can only come with a stable, free, and independent Africa.
Apr 2, 1978
The black citizens of the United States have reminded those of us who happen to be white of a need and the opportunities for us here.
Apr 2, 1978
The bonds between our two countries are too strong for such a long period ever to elapse again.
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