Carter (jan 1, 1977 – jan 1, 1981)

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Jimmy Carter- democrat
- Energy and economy
- More public spending to reduce unemployment and cut federal taxes
- oil prices rise and inflation rises 20%
- Malaise speech "crisis of confidence"
- Human rights
- Camp David accords: agreement b/w Egypt and Isreal
- Relationship building with China
- Finish SALT II , but soviets invade afghanistan and US withdraws (reversal of detente)
- Iran hostage crisis

Troubles of his presidency led to Reagan's easy election

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