Jimmy Carter Accomplishments

Human Rights Advocacy

Period: 1977 to 1981

Carter prioritized human rights by advocating for fairness and freedom globally. He spoke out against abuses and promoted democracy, inspiring hope worldwide

Man of the Year

Jan 3, 1977

Carter won man of the year in between his swearing in and after the election ended. He won the title for his contributions to politics and diplomacy. This showed that people believed he was making a big difference

Jimmy Carter Elected President

Jan 20, 1977

Democratic nominee Jimmy Carter was elected president in 1976 against republican nominee Gerald Ford. Carter promised to make things better for the U.S and made a close relationship with the people by holding fireside chats on radio and television.

Pardoned all Vietnam War draft evaders

Jan 21, 1977

Carter pardons everyone who had dodged the draft for the Vietnam war as an attempt to heal the country of the past.

Panama Canal Treaty and Neutrality Treaty

Sep 7, 1977

Carter agrees to give up American control over the canal by the year 2000 and guarantees its neutrality. He negotiated the transfer of the Panama Canal from the U.S to Panama's control. This improves relations with Latin America

Civil Service Reform

Jan 11, 1978

Carter signed legislation to modernize the civil service system, improving efficiency and accountability.

Camp David Accords

Sep 17, 1978

Carter mediated a resolution between Israel and Egypt after years of conflict. This made the Middle East safer and truly showed that Carter had a talents for bringing people together.

National Energy Act

Nov 9, 1978

Carter taxed higher gas consumption cars and funded research for gas alternatives. His support for the act demonstrated his commitment to addressing the energy crisis and protecting the environment.

SALT II Negotiations

Jun 18, 1979

Carter and Soviet union leader Brezhnev signed the SALT II Treaty in Vienna. The treaty established numerical equality in nucular weapons between the U.S and Russia. They agreed to stop all major missile development programs and established a maximum number of missile launchers allowed, either submarines or missiles.

Iran Hostage Crisis

Period: Nov 4, 1979 to Jan 20, 1981

American diplomats were held captive in Iran for over a year. Carter worked to negotiate the hostages release, which eventually led to the hostages being safely returned.