Jimmy Carter 39th President Democrat Former Governor of Georgia and peanut farmer Played role of “outsider” not corrupted by D.C. politics Vowed to read all paper sent to his office These concepts worked poorly, little was accomplished

Economic Problems Continue 1979 OPEC places another embargo on US causing another period of problems Stagflation-an increase in prices while jobs are not created

Carter’s Energy Plan Creates Department of Energy Pushes alternative fuel sources to lessen dependency of foreign oil Solar Nuclear Wind

Human Rights As part of Carter’s Human Rights Campaign He does not allow US Athletes to participate in 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow He was protesting their war against Afghanistan

Foreign Policy Accomplishment 1979 brings Egyptian President Sadat + Israeli P.M. Begin to Presidential retreat Camp David, Maryland The two leaders sign Camp David Accords-pledging not to fight-peace to the Mid-East?

Iran Hostage Crisis 1979 Islamic fundamentalists seize control of Iran The Ayatollah Ruholla Khomeini became the leader deposing US supported leader Shah Reza Pahlavi

Iran Hostage Crisis Carter allows the Shah to come to US for medical treatment The Iranians wanted to try him for crimes against their people Angered, college students attack US embassy in Teheran

Iran Hostage Crisis 52 Americans are taken hostage A failed rescue attempt leads to the death of US soldiers Carter does not campaign during the crisis and loses 1980 election to Ronald Reagan

Iran Hostage Crisis 1980 Carter orders rescue of the hostages 8 American soldiers die as three helicopters crash during mission Yellow ribbons are used as a symbol of support for the hostages

Iran Hostage Crisis Ends 444 days after being taken hostage the Americans are released As a insult to Carter the Iranians wait until Reagan is sworn into office