The Director shall represent the President in working with State and local governments and private sector to stimulate vigorous participation in civil emergency preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery programs.
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.
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, as amended.
This 10th anniversary, even, is a great moment for our Nation and for the world.
We will win energy security for our Nation in the same way we won the race to the Moon.
As President, I am also determined to maintain America's leadership in space.
Withdrawals of combat elements of the 2d Division will remain in abeyance.
I accept your resignation with friendship, respect and appreciation for the accomplishments of our nation during your service as Secretary of Transportation.
I will nominate Thomas J. Watson, Jr., of Connecticut, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
You and Betty have my best wishes, and my thanks on behalf of a nation which has benefited from your service.





