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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 21, 1980

The Presidency of the United States is held in great reverence and respect by people in every nation on Earth.

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Sep 21, 1980

To date, the program has attracted more than $8.6 billion in new private investment to cities which qualify as needing assistance the most.

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Sep 21, 1980

I will nominate Sally Angela Shelton, of Bellaire, Tex., to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to St. Lucia.

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Sep 21, 1980

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.

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Sep 21, 1980

The report presents key accomplishments in the last 2 years in carrying out the objectives of the President's urban policy announced in 1978.

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Sep 21, 1980

Let's rededicate ourselves to this task and join the struggle for justice and human dignity.

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Sep 21, 1980

Our only hope is that the two nations can resolve the disputes between them peacefully.

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Sep 21, 1980

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.

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Sep 21, 1980

Well, I've always been concerned about the hostages, but not because of this.

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