Jimmy Carter-1970-1980

By erika.cvetkovski

  • 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