Jimmy Carter Presidential Achievements

Carter Gets Inaugurated

Jan 20, 1977

Newly elected president, Jimmy Carter gets inaugurated and finally instated as the 39th president of the United Sates.

Draft Evaders Pardoned

Jan 21, 1977

President Carter pardoned many of those who violated the Military Selective Service Act during the Vietnam-War drafting process.

The National Energy Act

Jun 8, 1977

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

Sep 7, 1977

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

Sep 17, 1978

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

Jun 18, 1979

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

Oct 17, 1979

Jimmy Carter signed a bill in 1979 finally establishing the Department of Education in the US government.

Anti-Inflation Program

Mar 14, 1980

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