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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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Jul 10, 1979

I will nominate Harvey J. Feldman, of Miami, Fla., to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to Papua New Guinea and to the Solomon Islands.

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Jul 9, 1979

I have found and proclaimed that a severe energy supply interruption currently exists.

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Jul 8, 1979

The Saudi decision is based on their historic friendly relationship with the United States.

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Jul 5, 1979

Announcement: nomination of James M. Sprouse to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit

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Jul 5, 1979

Announcement: creation of two special working groups under the White House Management Task Force on Energy Shortages to deal with problems of independent truckers

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Jul 5, 1979

Appointment of Gov. George Ariyoshi of Hawaii as the President's Personal Representative to the Gilbert Islands independence celebrations

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Jul 2, 1979

I will nominate Jane McGrew to be General Counsel of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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Jun 30, 1979

The challenge at the economic summit was to try to be substantive and specific on commitments about energy.

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Jun 30, 1979

There's no way for me to look at a welcoming crowd at the airfield or to look on your faces without realizing that Hawaii not only has a great natural beauty but also a great human and political beauty.

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