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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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Oct 10, 1980

Dr. King's tragic death deprived our Nation of one of its greatest leaders.

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Oct 10, 1980

I am signing into law H.R. 7301, the Military Construction Authorization Act for 1981.

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Oct 9, 1980

If the truth is to set us free, we must study and to understand our own past and how it affects the present and the future.

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Oct 9, 1980

This is indeed a culmination of a great deal of effort on behalf of everyone in this room and a lot of those who are not assembled here today.

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Oct 9, 1980

These two historic sites will preserve for all Americans some of the physical surroundings of two important periods in the history of black Americans.

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Oct 9, 1980

When I first came to office in 1977, I was determined to help resolve the uncertainty surrounding the land ownership question in Maine.

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Oct 9, 1980

All the functions vested in the President by Section 501(c) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980, are hereby delegated to the Secretary of State.

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Oct 9, 1980

This should be a proud day for everyone who was involved in this effort.

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