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Jimmy Carter Library & Museum: State of the Union Address 1980

For Students 9th - 10th
The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum provides the full text to Carter's 1980 State of the Union Address. In this speech he mentions some important facts about the U.S. attempts to reduce the dependence of foreign oil.
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Other

Jimmy Carter Library & Museum: The Camp David Accords

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete information on the Camp David Accords includes the Framework for Peace in the Middle East, the Framework for the Conclusion of a Peace Treaty between Egypt and Israel, and the Camp David Accords after Twenty-Five Years.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Presidency of Jimmy Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
How does history view the presidency of Jimmy Carter? Learn about the problems Carter faced during his administration through a well organized summary complete with questions for analysis, references for further study, and a...
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The White House

The White House: First Ladies: Rosalynn Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
The official White House biography of Rosalynn Carter, wife of Jimmy Carter.
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Nobel Media AB

The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Peach Prize 2002: Jimmy Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website for the Nobel Museum. Their award for the Peace Prize 2002 went to Jimmy Carter. Website contains a biography, Nobel lecture, and prize award photo.
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White House Historical Association

The White House Historical Association: The Presidents

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Jimmy Carter (1924 )

For Students 9th - 10th
The Miller Center at the University of Virginia provides a brief overview of President Jimmy Carter's life and administration. Watch and listen to videos of speeches and dip into essays highlighting various parts of Carter's life. A list...
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of the u.s. Becoming Free Webisode 16

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at contemporary American history from the administration of Richard Nixon to Sept. 11, 2001.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Jimmy Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the inspiring life of President Jimmy Carter. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Jimmy Carter: "A Crisis of Confidence"

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a speech by Jimmy Carter addressing the country about uniting the country to solve the Engergy Crisis on delivered July 15, 1979. It is offered in YouTube video, mp3 audio, and text [4:16].
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Curated OER

National Park Service: International Civil Rights Walk of Fame: Jimmy Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a brief biography on the role Jimmy Carter played in the Civil Rights Movement.
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Salt Ii Treaty

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT II) signed at Vienna on June 18, 1979.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: Archive: The History of the Salt Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of the US - USSR negotiations to limit the production and use of nuclear weapons. (1979)
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Jimmy Carter: Foreign Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on President Carter's foreign affairs including his work with human rights, negotiating control of the Panama Canal, and negotiating peace in the Middle East, all despite his poor image in the media.
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US Department of State

U.s. Department of State: Decades of Change: 1960 1980

For Students 9th - 10th
Summary of the rise of cultural and ethnic pluralism that took place in America between 1960 -1980 causing major social change. Included were such movements as civil rights, women, Latino, Native-American, counterculture,...
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Yale University

Avalon Project: Camp David Accords; September 17, 1978

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of the Camp David Accords with hypertext links to relevant documents.
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: James Earl Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses Jimmy Carter's life and his achievements while in office.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Jimmy Carter's Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Groningen takes a general look at the presidency of Jimmy Carter.
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University of Groningen

American History: Presidents: State of the Union 1980

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of the State of the Union Address given by former President Jimmy Carter can be found at this resource.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1976

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1976 won by Democratic candidate, Jimmy Carter.
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American Presidency Project

American Presidency Project: Election of 1980

For Students 9th - 10th
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1980 won by Republican candidate, Ronald Reagan.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Searching for a Framework

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent documentary on the Camp David Accords from ibiblio.org. Site provides content on the Israeli State, the Arab-Israeli Conflict, American Diplomatic Efforts, Carter Administration Effort, Negotiations, and the Camp David...
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Digital History

Digital History: No Islands of Stability

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a source on the relationship between Carter/the US and Iran. Provides background information on the friendship between the US and Iran, the revolution in Iran, and the Iran hostage crisis that ended Carter's presidency.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Carter Years

For Students 9th - 10th
Summary of the domestic and foreign policy challenges and accomplishments of the Carter administration.