Carter Years

  • Man of the Year

    Man of the Year
    TIME magazine publishes an article declaring Jimmy Carter the "Man of the Year"
  • Inauguration

    Inauguration
    Democratic candidate Jimmy Carter is inaugurated after winning the 1976 presidential election
  • Department of Energy Organization Act

    Department of Energy Organization Act
    Carter introduces the Department of Energy Organization Act in response to the gas shortage as an attempt to wane the nation's dependence on oil.
  • Camp David Accords

    Camp David Accords
    Jimmy Carter helps bring amity to Israel and Egypt
  • National Parks

    National Parks
    Carter was very environmentally conscious through his presidency, because of this he increased the number of nationally protected land across America
  • Department of Education

    Department of Education
    Jimmy Carter creates the Department of Education
  • Iran

    Iran
    Iran releases the 52 American Hostages as a result of Carter's negotiations