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Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter. Georgia Governor who was a “Washington Outsider” No clear political philosophy Advisors and staff mostly from Georgia More casual approach. II. Barely wins election – 49.5% of popular vote. III. Seen as highly intelligent A. Nuclear engineer in the navy

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Jimmy Carter

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  1. Jimmy Carter

  2. Georgia Governor who was a “Washington Outsider” • No clear political philosophy • Advisors and staff mostly from Georgia • More casual approach

  3. II. Barely wins election – 49.5% of popular vote

  4. III. Seen as highly intelligent A. Nuclear engineer in the navy B. Good at problem solving C. Not good at seeing the “big picture” IV. Domestic policies mostly failed A. Tried to reform welfare, medical insurance and tax law with little success B. Fiscally conservative which alienated liberals with lack of federal spending

  5. V. Foreign policy was more successful (in general) A. Panama 1. Anti-American riots 2. Signed treaties returning the canal zone in 1999 3. Passed the Senate by one vote

  6. B. China 1. Formed closer ties with Deng Xiaoping 2. Restored diplomatic relations with PRC C. Middle East • Egypt and Israel were at war since 1967 • Carter invites Anwar Sadat (Egypt) and Menachem Begin (Israel) to Camp David • They sign a peace treaty to end the war

  7. VI. Foreign Policy Problems A. Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT) 1. SALT I (Nixon) limited # of Anti-Ballistic Missiles (ABMs) “OK. What’s next?”

  8. 2. Carter works on SALT II a. some thought it gave too much power to the USSR b. Talks end when USSR invades Afghanistan, Jan 1980

  9. c. Boycotts the 1980 summer Olympics.

  10. d. Iran 1. US had backed the Shah and his oppressive regime 2. Ayatollah Khomeini takes over 3. US hostages held for 444 days

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