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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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Oct 1, 1979

The good songs were passed down from generation to generation, because they told stories of how ordinary people lived and felt and loved.

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Sep 30, 1979

This treaty is the most important step ever taken to control strategic nuclear arms.

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Sep 30, 1979

The greatest danger to American security tonight is certainly not the two or three thousand Soviet troops in Cuba.

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Sep 30, 1979

We must not play politics with the security of the United States.

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Sep 28, 1979

We must give a high priority to questions regarding the environment.

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Sep 28, 1979

The United States International Development Cooperation Agency is hereby established.

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Sep 28, 1979

The Agency shall advise the President with respect to coordination of United States policy and programs.

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Sep 28, 1979

In order to implement the trade agreement... it is necessary to modify the Tariff Schedules of the United States.

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Sep 28, 1979

The Office of Small Business shall be in the Agency for International Development.

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Sep 28, 1979

Pursuant to the Trade Act, I determine that the modifications or continuance of existing duties hereinafter proclaimed are required or appropriate to carry out the trade agreement.

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Sep 28, 1979

I have determined, pursuant to section 101 (a) of the Trade Act of 1974, that certain existing duties of the United States are unduly burdening and restricting the foreign trade of the United States.

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