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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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Aug 13, 1979

it is hereby ordered that the functions vested in the President by Sections 305(b), 4111(b), and 4112 (a) of Title 5 of the United States Code are hereby delegated to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

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Aug 13, 1979

The Commission shall submit its final report to the President and the Secretary of the Interior not later than September 28, 1979.

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Aug 11, 1979

Each of us has a role to play in building a better society, and we must commit ourselves to that cause.

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Aug 9, 1979

I don't think I can expand any further on what Bill Miller said yesterday.

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Aug 9, 1979

America lost one of the giants of the labor movement when Jacob Potofsky, the former president of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, died on Sunday.

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Aug 9, 1979

I think it would be ill-advised to terminate the construction of nuclear powerplants that have already been approved.

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Aug 6, 1979

This money comes back in saved heating bills in less than 2 years.

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Aug 6, 1979

Our country is determined to win the energy war and I believe the people here on East Biddle Street can help me.

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Aug 5, 1979

I'm determined to maintain a steady course, to maintain a sound fiscal policy.

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Aug 2, 1979

Nominations submitted include various judicial and regulatory positions.

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Aug 2, 1979

I will nominate George A. Dalley, of Washington, D.C., to be a member of the Civil Aeronautics Board.

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Aug 2, 1979

There could not possibly be a better person to head this important agency.

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