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.
I would like to give them job training and literacy instruction and get them job offers.
We will care, in dignity and respect and compassion, for those who cannot care for themselves.
Vocational rehabilitation is a dead end if it does not lead to a job.
We must attempt to enable all of our people to reach their full human potential.
I will implement the Education for All Handicapped Children Act as swiftly as possible, to insure that all the children in this nation can receive a high quality public education.
Full rehabilitation—leading to economic, social and vocational independence—is our common goal.





