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Jimmy Carter Era
Jimmy Carter Era - Created By Alex Wilson and Trav -
Carter wins election
1976 election, Democrat Jimmy Carter beat out heavy favorite Gerald Ford for the spot. This was the first time ever someone who took over for a late president has lost in "re-election". -
Carter wins man of the year
In 1977 Jimmy Carter was awarded man of the year. He won due to his impressive run in the election. As well with his immediate actions when taking over the presidency. -
Carter gets Inaugurated
Carter becomes 39th president of the United States. -
Carter handles the Emergency Natural Gas Act.
Carter deregulates the natural gas price due to a shortage in supply. Addresses the nation about there concerns and handles them effectively. Also made a cabinet level Department of Energy. -
Carter ends coal strike
Carter invokes the Taft-Hartley Act to end a strike by coal miners. This was a huge huge win for Carter. Showed the american homes that he is a president for the people and a huge testament to the type of leader he is. -
Carter mediates talks between Prime Minister Menachem Begin of Israel and President Anwar Sadat of Egypt at Camp David, resulting in a peace treaty between the two nations.
On September 17, 1978, President Jimmy Carter oversaw an agreement between Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian President Anwar Sadat that called for Israel’s gradual withdrawal from the Sinai Peninsula and the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The Camp David Accords are often considered the most significant foreign policy achievement of Carter’s administration. -
Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty
Carter signs the second Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT II) with the USSR. The U.S. Senate never ratifies the controversial treaty, although both nations voluntarily comply with its terms. -
Department of Education is Established.
Jimmy Carter created the Department of Education to, "establish policy for, administer, and coordinate most federal assistance to education, collect data on US schools, and to enforce federal educational laws regarding privacy and civil rights.” Said by Carter himself. -
Anti-inflation Program
Carter entered his presidency with the highest rated prices and inflation of all time (at the time). This was a major concern and outrage for the American people. Jimmy Carter program reduced the prices to the best ability by any president yet by an overall percent of 18.1.