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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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May 16, 1979

His leadership in the trade union and civil rights movements has left an indelible mark on almost every area of our national life.

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May 16, 1979

America will always be a more just, more humane, and more decent nation because A. Philip Randolph lived among us.

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May 16, 1979

Twenty-five years ago, the legal basis for segregation was struck down in this Republic by the Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education.

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May 15, 1979

The Peace Corps, which was established as an agency in the Department of State pursuant to Executive Order No. 10924 of March 1, 1961, shall be an agency within ACTION pursuant to the provisions of this Order.

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May 15, 1979

We have not found any evidence of collusion or illegalities among the oil companies.

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May 15, 1979

The primary thrust has got to be to improve production of oil in our own Nation and to have a heavy emphasis on conservation.

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May 15, 1979

I deeply hope that the Congress as a whole will take the opportunity to act in the interest of the entire Nation.

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May 15, 1979

I witnessed personally the deep distress of the people of that State because of the long gasoline lines and because of an obvious shortage in fuel necessary to get them to and from their jobs.

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May 15, 1979

I will nominate Bob Clement to be a member of the Board of Directors of the Tennessee Valley Authority.

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May 15, 1979

This is a rare occasion in my life, and indeed it's a rare occasion in the life of the White House, to have a carefully prepared, designated White House Conference.

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