These facilities will help us continue to achieve higher degrees of military readiness and mobilization capability.
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.
While the bill's primary purpose is to meet urgent military requirements, a side benefit to the economy of our country and to the American construction industry will be the creating of an estimated 100,000 to 150,000 direct jobs.
I admire the dedication and energy of our nation's newspaper carriers.
Dr. King's tragic death deprived our Nation of one of its greatest leaders.
It is an honor for me to sign into law H.R. 7218, a bill to establish the Martin Luther King, Junior, National Historic Site and Preservation District in Atlanta, Georgia.
This provision is part of my effort to encourage foreign automobile companies to increase their investments in the United States.
Justice Gunter recommended that a settlement of the claims be negotiated rather than litigated because of the length of time litigation would require.
The establishment of this unique National Historic Site will protect the places where Dr. King lived, worked, and worshiped and where he is buried.
Rosalynn and I are proud to join with all Americans at this time in tribute to our nation's newspapers and to the dedicated men and women behind them.
I urge that the 97th Congress pass legislation deleting this unfortunate requirement.





