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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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Sep 18, 1979

This year marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Meals on Wheels programs which make nutritious food available to aged and ailing persons in their homes.

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Sep 18, 1979

This will involve both wide competition and a very careful selection for the executive development programs required by the Reform Act.

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Sep 18, 1979

There are no more important actions we can take to provide long-term benefit to Government and more efficient delivery of services to the public.

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Sep 17, 1979

Our Nation's forests are one of our greatest resources, covering nearly one-third of our land.

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Sep 17, 1979

In addition to the Presidential Scholars provided for in paragraphs (3) and (4) above, the Commission may choose other Presidential Scholars not exceeding twenty in any one year.

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Sep 17, 1979

It is important that we pause to reflect upon the value of our forests to our national well-being.

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Sep 16, 1979

God bless you in future endeavors, which I'm sure will be successful in bringing the peace that we all cherish and for which we all hope with all our hearts.

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Sep 16, 1979

We believed then that we had reached an historic turning point in the bitter history of that long-suffering region.

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Sep 16, 1979

Although the Camp David accords is a document made of words, the peace progress that has been made in the last year has been in the hearts and minds of the people of Israel and Egypt.

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Sep 16, 1979

The peace process outlined at Camp David 1 year ago is alive and well.

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Sep 16, 1979

With your vision and a deep sense of commitment, we were able to heal the wounds of the unhappy past and focus on the future.

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Sep 16, 1979

It's obvious that both countries, both peoples, both leaders are determined that this process will be successful and that we will indeed have peace in the Mideast.

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