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Foreign Policy During the Carter Years (1976-1980). I. Foreign Policy and “Moral Principles”. Foreign Policy and “Moral Principles” - Reigning in CIA - Panama (1978) - Censuring Apartheid in South Africa (1977) - Camp David (Sadat and Begin) (1979). II. The Failure of Détente.
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I. Foreign Policy and “Moral Principles” Foreign Policy and “Moral Principles” - Reigning in CIA - Panama (1978) - Censuring Apartheid in South Africa (1977) - Camp David (Sadat and Begin) (1979)
II. The Failure of Détente The Failure of Détente - El Salvador, Nicaragua and the Sandinistas (1979) - South Africa (1978-1980) - Reaction to Afghanistan (1979-1980) (1979-1988)
III. The Iran Hostage Crisis The Iran Hostage Crisis (1979-1980) • Precipitated by support for the Shah • Failure of “Operation Eagle Claw” • 444 days ended by negotiations, economic sanctions, and fear of Ronald Reagan • The Crisis emphasized Carter’s failures in foreign affairs to the American public