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Jimmy Carter Elected President
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Carter Inaugurated President
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Carter Pardons Vietnam War Draft Dodgers
Pardons Vietnam draft dodgers as his first Act as President. includes those who failed to register for draft. -
Panama Canal Treaty
After many protests from Panama in 1964, Jimmy Cater signed the Treaty granted Panama full control of the Panama Canal by 1999 untouched by the United States. -
The National Energy Act of 1978
After the OPEC oil embargo, it led to an energy crisis. A treaty was signed by Jimmy Carter, that introduced taxes on fuel inefficient cars, provided tax credit for homeowners looking to make their homes more energy efficient, while also increasing research on alternative fuel sources and nuclear energy. -
Camp David Accords
Signed by Carter, Egyptian president Anwar Sadat, and Israeli prime minister Menachem Begin, established peace in the middle east by recognizing Israel's right to exist, and removing Israel forces from Sinai Peninsula -
Iranian Hostage Crisis
After the Iranian revolution, 52 Americans were taken as hostages in the country. Jimmy Carted tried to break diplomatic relations with Iran, and freeze Iranian assets in the US. -
Three Mile Island Accident
at a nuclear power plant in PA, a cooling malfunction caused part of the core to melt in one of the reactors. radioactive gas was released but not enough to cause harm. lead to anti-nuclear power protests and backlash. -
Moscow Summer Olympics Boycott
Jimmy Carter led the boycott of the summer Olympics in Moscow, to protest the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, and many other countries joined boycott after the United States leading to 65 countries protesting the invasion. -
The Alaskan National Interest Lands Conservation Act
Designated more that 100 million acres of federal land to conservation. The Act demanded to designate the preservation of the natural landscape, transportation across the parklands, mining, and scientific research.