1. JIMMY CARTER 39th President of the U.S. 1977-1981 Buschistory Presents – The Presidents www.buschistory.net

2. The Election 1.President: Jimmy Carter Number 39 Vice President: Walter Mondale 2. Political Party – Democratic 3. Term of Office 1977-1981 4. Who came before and after him, and what were their Political parties? Gerald Ford (Republican) preceded him and Ronald Reagan (Republican) followed him 5. Were there any unusual circumstances surrounding his ascent to the presidency? If so, describe the situation in specific detail. The scandals of the Nixon administration also tarnished Gerald Ford. The pardon of Richard Nixon and the fall of South Vietnam weakened him and the country wanted an outsider

3. The Office 6. Are there any catch phrases or terms specifically associated with this president? If so, list and explain them. Washington Outsider, Malaise 7. When he left office, was it by: choice, defeat, natural death, assassination, or resignation. Explain your answer. The Iranian Hostage situation gave the impression of a moral but weak president. Carter’s battles with Congress, high fuel prices and a stagnant economy caused additional doubts. Ronald Reagan presented a strong image and that led to Carter’s defeat in 1980

4. Domestic Issues and Events Cornerstones – Human Rights, Peaceful Diplomatic Relations 1977 – Amnesty for Vietnam draft evaders, Housing and Community Development Act (expanded credit and handicapped access in poor communities), The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (environmental protections), Federal Mine Safety and Health Act, Dept. of Energy 1978 – Pregnancy Discrimination Act, Minimum wage coverage extended to farmworkers, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Airline Deregulation begins, first president to suggest Gay Rights legislation, National Energy Act 1979 – Following two years of recovery the economy tanked with unemployment and inflation rising “Malaise” Speech (Crisis of Confidence), Three Mile Island 1980 –Debt grew from $620B to $900 B, sharp recession and sharp inflation, "Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (Superfund) Click below to hear the “Crisis of Confidence” speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kakFDUeoJKM

5. Foreign Policy and Events 1977 – Cuts defense budget, Removes Nukes from S. Korea, Panama Canal Treaty, Voyager I 1978 - Camp David Peace Accords (Egypt and Israel) 1979 – SALT 2, Soviets Invade Afghanistan, Iranian Revolution, Iranian Hostage Crisis (November 4, 1979, to January 20, 1981), Diplomatic relations with China 1980 –Carter Doctrine (Persian Gulf Defense), Mariel Boatlift, Carter Doctrine (defend Persian Gulf), failed Hostage rescue. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Km3dx7 wppA