We talked about the semester test times and took notes on more presidents.
Jimmy Carter-
born october 1st 1924, Plains, GA
father was james earl carter Sr.
mother was lillian gordy carter
39th president (1977-81)
served as the nation's chief executive during a time of serious problems at home and abroad
perceived mishandling of these issues that led to defeat in his bid for re-election
later turned to diplomacy and advocacy, which in 2002 he was awarded the nobel prize for peace
iran hostage crisis
top 10 achievements:
department of energy
department of education
brokered the israel egypt treaty
installed solar panels on the white house
boycotted the 1980 olympics
granted amnesty to vietnam draft dodgers
established diplomatic relations with china
pushed for comprehensive health care reform
returned the panama canal to panama
winner of the nobel peace prize after leaving office
accomplishments:
increased coal production
improved recipient benefits
drought assistance program
made a fair price for sugar that helped the world wide sugar production
AFDC (aid to families with dependent children)
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