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Man of the Year
President‐elect Jimmy Carter, chosen by Time magazine as its Man of the Year for 1977, told the magazine in an interview that he would like to mount a campaign against crime that would be directly supervised by a top official of the Justice Department. He was chosen because of his achievements and his significant impact during only his first year as President. He brought a new approach to politics, emphasized human rights, and worked on peace in the Middle East. -
Took Office
Taking office, Jimmy Carter brought a different approach to the office. He emphasized human rights, pursued peace in the Middle East, and focused on energy conservation. His approach had a major impact on the country and its global relationships. -
Carters Public Works Employment Act of 1977
Taking office, Jimmy Carter brought a different approach to the office. He emphasized human rights, pursued peace in the Middle East, and focused on energy conservation. His approach had a major impact on the country and its global relationships. -
Helped Bring Amity to Egypt and Israel
In the Middle East, through the Camp David agreement of 1978, he helped bring amity between Egypt and Israel. He succeeded in obtaining ratification of the Panama Canal treaties. -
Carter Introduces Natural Energy Act
Throughout his presidency, Jimmy Carter pushed for increased use of renewable energy. The country was dealing with an energy crisis that threatened the nation both environmentally and economically. Jimmy Carter became focused on improving America’s energy independence and reducing its environmental impact through greater use of renewable energy. -
Increase the Number of National Protected Land Across the US
the National Parks and Recreation Act of November 10, 1978, termed by some as “park barrel” legislation, authorized 15 additional parks. -
Carter Creates the Department of Education
In 1979, President Jimmy Carter proposed reinstating a cabinet-level Department of Education in order 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.” -
Carter Negotiated with Iran to Release 52 American Hostages
In January 1981, Iran released the original 52 hostages as the costs finally outweighed the benefits. Iraqi President Saddam Hussein had invaded Iran in September 1980 at a time that Iran was militarily vulnerable after dismantling the monarchy's military.