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James Carter

James Carter. ‘Imaiokalani Park Jayden Takata. Background Info . Born October 1 st , 1924 Graduated from the Naval Academy in 1946 Married Rosalyn Smith 4 Children: Jeff, Jack, Chip & Amy. 76 th Governor for Georgia. January 12 th , 1971 “Time for racial discrimination is over”

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James Carter

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  1. James Carter ‘Imaiokalani Park Jayden Takata

  2. Background Info • Born October 1st, 1924 • Graduated from the Naval Academy in 1946 • Married Rosalyn Smith • 4 Children: Jeff, Jack, Chip & Amy

  3. 76th Governor for Georgia • January 12th, 1971 • “Time for racial discrimination is over” • February 21st,1971: Reorganization plan is passed, restructuring state services, reducing bureaucracy and updating financial management procedures.

  4. President • November 2nd, 1976 • 39th President of the United States • Department of Energy is established • Panama Canal Treaty • Camp David Accords • House of Representatives Resolution for the Equal Rights Amendment 

  5. Panama Canal Treaty • Signing on September 7th, 1997 • A "statement of understanding" permitted the United States to defend the canal "against any aggression or threat" but not to intervene in Panama's domestic affairs. • Guaranteed the canal’s neutrality

  6. Camp David Accords • Signed September 17th, 1978 • An agreement between Egypt and Israel that led to a peace treaty • Brokered by U.S. President Jimmy Carter between Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin and Egyptian Pres. Anwar el-Sada • Negotiations took place in the U.S. Presidential Retreat • - Found its name

  7. ERA • October 20th, 1978 • House of Representatives Resolution for the Equal Rights Amendment  • Ensuring equal rights protected by American law regardless of sex • Originally written by Alice Pauland

  8. Superfund Bill • Signed December 11, 1980 • Designating 1.6 billion dollars to clean up toxic waste dumps • Provides broad federal authority to clean up releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances that may endanger public health or the environment.

  9. Iran Hostage Crisis • 52 Americans were held hostage for 444 days from November 4, 1979 to January 20, 1981 • Failed attempts to negotiate a release, the United States military attempted a rescue operation. Operation Eagle Claw, on April 24, 1980, which resulted in a failed mission • Ended on January 19, 1981

  10. Carter Center • Mission : seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.  • Founded in 1982 • Eradicate Guinea worm disease

  11. Presidential Medal of Freedom • Received August 9th, 1999 • Bestowed by the Presidents of the United States • Highest civilian award earn • Rewarded for the contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors

  12. Nobel Peace Prize • Received December 10th, 2002 • Awarded to whose who have "done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses

  13. Bibliography • http://www.presidentialtimeline.org/html/timeline.php?9uXiSHCb9/tDLYbkMnxuP3OIfmvn8VyeUCdGdOtSUK4= • www.google.com

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