James Earl "Jimmy" CARTER
1977 - January 20 - Jimmy Carter (1924 - ) becomes 39th President of the United States

Jimmy Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. A Democrat and former governor of Georgia, Carter's presidency was marked by efforts to address the energy crisis, promote human rights, and reform government. He achieved notable successes in foreign policy, particularly the Camp David Accords, which led to a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. Domestically, however, his administration struggled with high inflation, unemployment, and the aftermath of the 1979 energy crisis. The Iran hostage crisis, where 52 American diplomats and citizens were held hostage for 444 days, significantly affected his presidency. Despite his loss to Ronald Reagan in the 1980 election, Carter's post-presidency has been highly distinguished by his humanitarian work and efforts in global conflict resolution, earning him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.


January 20, 1977

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