Jimmy Carter Timeline

By JACKDELUCA

  • Election of 1976

    Election of 1976
    Jimmy Carter wins the election of 1976.

  • Man of the Year

    Man of the Year
    Jimmy Carter wins man of the year.

  • Panama Canal Treaty

    Panama Canal Treaty
    The Panama canal treaty of 1977 would return the canal to Panama peacefully by the year 2000. This treaty was a little controversial.

  • National Energy Act

    National Energy Act
    Jimmy Carter passed the National energy act of 1978 which put a higher tax on gas-guzzlers and also removed price control on oil and natural gas produced in the United States.

  • Camp David Accord

    Camp David Accord
    Jimmy Carter organized the Camp David Accord on September 17, 1978 which told Israel to withdraw from the Sinai Peninsula. This ended the 6 days war between Israel and Palestine. This was one of the most important achievements in his presidency.