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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 25, 1977

The health of the international economic system depends upon the health of our individual domestic economies.

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Sep 25, 1977

I must emphasize that my international aviation policy carries with it a commitment to low fare, competitive international air service for the benefit of American consumers.

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Sep 23, 1977

Virginia epitomizes an attitude and a character that is typical of our country.

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Sep 23, 1977

I believe that every family has got to have the services of a good telephone system and a good power distribution system.

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Sep 23, 1977

The friendship that you showed to me here in Henry Howell country is something that I'll never forget.

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Sep 23, 1977

I believe some progress was made in establishing terms for a comprehensive test ban that would prohibit all testing of nuclear explosions in the future by our countries.

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Sep 23, 1977

It's very important that his home people who know him best works hard throughout the State.

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Sep 22, 1977

I do hereby designate Sunday, October 9, 1977, as Leif Erikson Day.

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Sep 22, 1977

I herewith propose rescission of $2.7 million in general criminal justice and corrections grant funds appropriated to the Department of Justice.

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Sep 22, 1977

Edvard Kardelj will pay an official visit to Washington, D.C.

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Sep 21, 1977

I will nominate Robert R. Humphreys to be Commissioner of the Rehabilitation Services Administration.

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Sep 21, 1977

I do hereby urge the people of the United States to observe the week of October 9, 1977, as National School Lunch Week and to give special recognition to the role of good nutrition in building a stronger America through its youth.

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Sep 21, 1977

The Alcan Pipeline System will deliver more natural gas at less cost to a greater number of Americans than any other proposed transportation system.

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Sep 21, 1977

Unnecessary delay would greatly increase the total cost of the pipeline system.

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