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Carter Gets Inaugurated
Newly elected president, Jimmy Carter gets inaugurated and finally instated as the 39th president of the United Sates. -
Draft Evaders Pardoned
President Carter pardoned many of those who violated the Military Selective Service Act during the Vietnam-War drafting process. -
The National Energy Act
Jimmy Carter passed the National Energy Act to tax inefficient cars otherwise known as gas-guzzlers. Also, set regulations on multiple oils and gas used throughout daily life. -
The Panama Canal Treaty
The treaty would return the canal back to Panama from the United States by the year 2000 and guarantee neutrality in the location. -
Camp David Accords
After 2 weeks of secret negotiations between Israel and Egypt, the 2 leaders Menachem Begin and Anwar Sadat, the 2 were able to stabilize the relationship of their respective countries. -
SALT II
The Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty was reviewed and resigned, and although it was never ratified, both parties agreed to follow its guidelines. -
Establishment of Department of Education
Jimmy Carter signed a bill in 1979 finally establishing the Department of Education in the US government. -
Anti-Inflation Program
This Anti-Inflation act was created to give money throughout rural areas and propose a more balanced budget for the country in the coming years