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Jimmy Carter

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39th President of the United States
Cyrus Vance Resignation Highlighted Deep Divisions in Carter Administration Over Iran Hostage Crisis
Address on Failed Rescue Attempt for American Hostages in Iran
Cuban Refugee Crisis at Mariel Port
Jimmy Carter Admits Likelihood of Recession Amid 1980 Economic Turmoil
US Olympic Committee votes for Olympic boycott, White House welcomes decision
Remarks on signing Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act
Signs Refugee Act of 1980
Congress receives State of the Union Message written document for review.
Carter's Victory Over Kennedy in Iowa Caucuses
Response to Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan
Request to Senate to Delay SALT II Treaty Consideration
Reelection Candidacy Announcement
United States Restricts Oil Imports from Iran
Statement on American hostages by White House officials following their release from captivity.
Admission of Shah of Iran for Medical Treatment in the United States
Creation of Department of Education: Remarks on signing act establishing new department.
Near-collapse during 10K race near Camp David
Jimmy Carter Addresses Nation on Soviet Troop Presence in Cuba Amid Cold War Tensions
Jimmy Carter Appoints Paul Volcker as Federal Reserve Chair to Tackle Inflation Crisis
Carter accepts the resignations of five cabinet members
The 'Malaise Speech'
Jimmy Carter's Emergency Building Temperature Restrictions Aimed at Reducing Energy Consumption During Crisis
Carter's Lowest Approval Rating in Gallup Polls
Diplomatic trip across Asia for economic summits in Tokyo and Seoul.
Renewable Energy Address to Congress
Vienna Summit Meeting Address to Joint Session of Congress
Proposed Legislation for National Health Plan
Approval for MX missile deployment announced by President.
Jimmy Carter Creates Commission to Investigate Three Mile Island Nuclear Accident and Improve Safety
Visit to Three Mile Island: Post-Visit Remarks and Reflections
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