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.
The third section of the report reaffirms the administration's commitment to the 1978 urban policy and presents an urban policy agenda for the 1980's.
I'm determined that the future of this country will be a bright one, exciting, dynamic, challenging, unifying, and that we approach that future with confidence.
Let's rededicate ourselves to this task and join the struggle for justice and human dignity.
Energy security is crucial to the well-being of every family in this country and crucial to the wellbeing of our Nation as it faces the years ahead.
As long as I'm President, we're going to keep the social security system sound.
Inflation brought about by foreign oil purchases affects the quality of our schools, our tax burdens, our health care, and other social services.
To date, the program has attracted more than $8.6 billion in new private investment to cities which qualify as needing assistance the most.
Well, I've always been concerned about the hostages, but not because of this.
We have had an increase every year since I've been in office in national defense capability.
Will America have a secure future based on reliable sources of energy?
There is no way for a President to be elected in this country without help from people like you.
The energy problem is a clear and a present danger to our lives and also to our livelihood.
The report presents key accomplishments in the last 2 years in carrying out the objectives of the President's urban policy announced in 1978.





