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Election of 1976
Jimmy Carter wins the election of 1976. -
Man of the Year
Jimmy Carter wins man of the year. -
Panama Canal Treaty
The Panama canal treaty of 1977 would return the canal to Panama peacefully by the year 2000. This treaty was a little controversial. -
National Energy Act
Jimmy Carter passed the National energy act of 1978 which put a higher tax on gas-guzzlers and also removed price control on oil and natural gas produced in the United States. -
Camp David Accord
Jimmy Carter organized the Camp David Accord on September 17, 1978 which told Israel to withdraw from the Sinai Peninsula. This ended the 6 days war between Israel and Palestine. This was one of the most important achievements in his presidency.