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Jimmy Carter elected president
Elected as the 39th president of the United States. -
Panama Canal treaty
Panama would have full control of canal operations and become primarily responsible for its defense. -
Three Mile Island Incident
Nuclear meltdown occuring at the Three Mile Island power plant. Released radioactive gasses and radioactive iodine. -
Camp David Accords
Egypt and Israel signed a peace treaty that ended conflict between them for 30 years. -
Iran Hostage Crisis
Crisis betwen Iran and the United states,. 52 American hostages were held for 444 days. -
Jimmy Carter left office
Carter lost the re-election to Ronald Reagon