Carter Years

Man of the Year

Jan 3, 1977

TIME magazine publishes an article declaring Jimmy Carter the "Man of the Year"

Inauguration

Jan 20, 1977

Democratic candidate Jimmy Carter is inaugurated after winning the 1976 presidential election

Department of Energy Organization Act

Jul 4, 1977

Carter introduces the Department of Energy Organization Act in response to the gas shortage as an attempt to wane the nation's dependence on oil.

Camp David Accords

1978

Jimmy Carter helps bring amity to Israel and Egypt

National Parks

Apr 10, 1978

Carter was very environmentally conscious through his presidency, because of this he increased the number of nationally protected land across America

Department of Education

Oct 17, 1979

Jimmy Carter creates the Department of Education

Iran

Jan 20, 1981

Iran releases the 52 American Hostages as a result of Carter's negotiations