James Earl Carter was the 39th President of the United States of America. He was elected president in 1977 until 1981. He insisted on being called "Jimmy" instead of James because he wanted to be known as a down-to-earth man. President Carter appealed to the American people with his slogan “One leader, one change” and because he asserted that he “would never lie.” During the Carter administration, he struggled with high inflation rates, high gasoline prices and unemployment. He has also faced many challenges in foreign affairs, such as the Iran hostage crisis, and in domestic affairs, such as energy and the economy. Carter is also known for his ability to broker peace between Israel and Egypt and for his promotion of human rights. Technology and cultural events flourished during Carter's presidency. Jimmy Carter impacted the nation during his first and only term as president. President Carter's years as president confronted him with the challenges of American politics. As president, he pardoned all survivors of the Vietnam War on January 21, 1977. A war survivor is someone who avoids being drafted for war. It was a very controversial decision, but one that helped move the country forward. In 1979, Iran seized the United States embassy and took more than 50 American citizens hostage in Tehran. President Carter attempted to rescue the hostages but failed, resulting in the deaths of American service members. The Iran hostage crisis ended the day after the new president was inaugurated. President Jimmy Carter ordered a boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. He ordered the boycott in response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. President Carter successfully negotiated the Camp David Peace Accord between Israel and ...... middle of paper ...... y Walkman, costing approximately $200.00. Voyager I and II are launched and images from Voyager I show Jupiter's rings. The first MRI scanner was tested in New York and the first snowboard was invented and tested. Video and arcade games were also released. New technology has enabled the emergence of new consumer products. In conclusion, President Jimmy Carter was not re-elected for a second term. However, the President accomplished some very important things during his admission. He is remembered for his peace agreement between Israel and Egypt and for improving human rights. Some controversial decisions, such as the boycott of the 1980 Olympics and the return of the Panama Canal to Panama, earned the president a lot of backlash and ridicule. The poor economy and the hostage crisis also contributed to President Carter's defeat by President Ronald Reagan in 2007. 1980.