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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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Sep 11, 1980

Fact sheet: agricultural commodity credit guarantees to Poland.

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Sep 11, 1980

Remarks at dedication ceremonies for the Raritan River Steel Company Plant in Perth Amboy, N.J.

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Sep 11, 1980

Finally, it's a manifestation of the undiminished belief that a central human reality, the yearning for basic human rights, that yearning is one of the most powerful and constructive forces in the world.

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Sep 11, 1980

Two years later in the jungles of Guadalcanal, he proved himself to be a hero as well.

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Sep 11, 1980

Today, the men and women of the Armed Forces of the United States draw strength from the same tradition and the same degree of sacrifice and service—always potential for them—which was personified and is personified by Anthony Casamento.

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Sep 11, 1980

An act to modify the boundary of the White River National Forest in the State of Colorado.

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Sep 11, 1980

Announcement of the nomination of Raymond L. Finch to be United States District Judge for the District of the Virgin Islands.

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Sep 11, 1980

This is indeed a pleasure and an honor for me, as President of our Nation and as Commander in Chief of the military forces of the United States of America.

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Sep 11, 1980

The assistance made available by the President's certification will enable us to give effective support to those moderate and democratic Nicaraguans who are struggling to preserve individual freedoms, political pluralism, the democratic…

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Sep 11, 1980

Announcement of the nomination of Atlee W. Wampler III to be United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida.

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Sep 11, 1980

I've directed today the U.S. Department of Agriculture to extend $670 million in new credit guarantees to Poland for the purchase of agricultural commodities.

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Sep 11, 1980

An act to amend the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act to designate a Job Corps Center as the 'Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center'.

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Sep 11, 1980

I will nominate Edwin Gharst Corr, of Norman, Okla., to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to Peru.

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Sep 11, 1980

The American people have very sound judgment when the facts are presented.

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Sep 11, 1980

An act to improve the administration of the Historic Sites, Buildings and Antiquities Act of 1935 (49 Stat. 666).

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Sep 9, 1980

The scope of this project... is greater than the sum total of the Interstate Highway System, the Marshall plan, and the space program all combined.

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Sep 9, 1980

I hope the conferees will delete the legislative veto provision which I believe is unconstitutional.

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Sep 9, 1980

This is only the second time in a decade that this has occurred.

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Sep 9, 1980

I want to congratulate Congressman James Florio, Edward Madigan, Harley Staggers, James Broyhill, and Nick Rahall for their outstanding leadership on behalf of this bill.

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Sep 9, 1980

This corporation for energy security is a cornerstone of our national energy policy.

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Sep 9, 1980

I urge the Congress to act promptly to send me this legislation for signature.

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