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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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Jun 15, 1979

We are working for cooperation among nations, for the peaceful settlement of disputes, for economic development with social justice and for human rights around the world.

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Jun 14, 1979

The power of hope lies in its ability to inspire and motivate us to achieve our goals.

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Jun 13, 1979

I approach this summit in Vienna with hope, but without any false expectations.

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Jun 13, 1979

I will nominate Frankie M. Freeman, of St. Louis, Mo., to be Inspector General of the Community Services Administration.

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Jun 13, 1979

I will nominate Anne Clark Martindell, of Princeton, N.J., to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to New Zealand and to Western Samoa.

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Jun 13, 1979

We as a nation are finally ready to recognize and appreciate their valor and patriotism.

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Jun 11, 1979

My plan will provide prenatal, delivery, and infant care to all pregnant women and newborn children up to the age of 1 year.

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Jun 11, 1979

The National Health Plan will rid this Nation of the fear of financial ruin from catastrophic illness.

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Jun 11, 1979

I have determined that the extension of the import relief provided for in items 923.20 through 923.26, inclusive, of the TSUS is in the national interest.

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