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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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Nov 18, 1980

We must insist upon a strict policy of nonintervention as the people of these two nations design their own future.

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Nov 18, 1980

The cause of human rights will be all the stronger if it remains at the service of humanity, rather than at the service of ideological or partisan ends.

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Nov 17, 1980

I determined that economic conditions affecting the general welfare necessitated a lesser increase.

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Nov 17, 1980

The scheduled rates of pay under the General Schedule were increased by an overall 9.11 percentage in accordance with the alternative plan.

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Nov 17, 1980

The scheduled rates of pay and allowances for members of the Uniformed Services were increased 11.7 percent.

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Nov 17, 1980

The persons appointed today are: As members of the Panel of Conciliators.

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Nov 13, 1980

Announcement: nomination of Stephen G. Breyer to be a United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Nov 13, 1980

Announcement: transfer of funds from the 1977 Inaugural Committee to the 1981 Inaugural Committee.

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Nov 13, 1980

This is essentially true with respect to international meteorology.

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Nov 13, 1980

Our ability to forecast the weather and understand the dynamics of climate is an important aspect of developing and executing effective policies in many areas of national endeavor.

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