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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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Dec 5, 1977

His service as Ambassador to France, Germany, and the United Kingdom fittingly symbolized his personal commitment to help reduce the age-old antagonisms of Europe and forge a bond of Western unity.

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Dec 5, 1977

In his life, as in his diplomacy, he showed how much could be achieved by 'the application of intelligence and tact.'

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Dec 5, 1977

David K. E. Bruce was not only a diplomat of uncommon character and influence.

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Dec 4, 1977

Providing overall Executive Branch leadership, regulation, and guidance in executive personnel selection, development and management.

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Dec 4, 1977

The service of an employee of the Atomic Energy Commission or of the Energy Research and Development Administration shall be considered as Career or Career-Conditional service

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Dec 4, 1977

I will nominate Robert C. Benedict, of Mechanicsburg, Pa., to be Commissioner on Aging.

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Dec 4, 1977

The delegation to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget of the following executive development and personnel functions ... is terminated on December 4, 1977.

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Dec 2, 1977

Compassion and empathy are essential qualities for building a better world.

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Dec 1, 1977

Congratulations to you and to the people at Duquesne for cooperating and also benefiting from this notable achievement.

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Dec 1, 1977

The Federal Government will use this initiative to establish a partnership with the States in developing State programs.

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Dec 1, 1977

Nomination of Robert M. Thompson to be United States Marshal for the Western District of Wisconsin

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Dec 1, 1977

I have directed the Secretary of the Army to commence at once the inspection of more than 9,000 nonfederal dams that present a high potential for loss of life and property if they fail.

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Dec 1, 1977

We have to have that accuracy because we cannot waste neutrons.

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Dec 1, 1977

I understand now we have with the standard liquid water... enough energy to last 30 or 40 years.

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Dec 1, 1977

All the attributes that I love about America are resident in him.

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Dec 1, 1977

The Federal program will be limited to initial inspections only, will involve no assumption of Federal liability, and will be completed within 4 years.

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Dec 1, 1977

Hope is the force that drives us to overcome challenges and pursue our dreams.

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Nov 30, 1977

There is hereby delegated to the Administrator of General Services all the functions vested in the President by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended.

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Nov 30, 1977

No payment shall be made from the Fund unless an application for benefits based on the service of the participant is received by the Director before the one hundred and fifteenth anniversary of the participant's birth.

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Nov 30, 1977

The Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall take all actions necessary or appropriate to effectuate the transfer of functions provided in this Order.

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