The good songs were passed down from generation to generation, because they told stories of how ordinary people lived and felt and loved.
Jimmy Carter
The Public Record
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.
This treaty is the most important step ever taken to control strategic nuclear arms.
The greatest danger to American security tonight is certainly not the two or three thousand Soviet troops in Cuba.
The United States International Development Cooperation Agency is hereby established.
The Agency shall advise the President with respect to coordination of United States policy and programs.
In order to implement the trade agreement... it is necessary to modify the Tariff Schedules of the United States.
The Office of Small Business shall be in the Agency for International Development.
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.
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.





