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James Earl Carter Biography and Timeline

Follow James Earl Carter through 3 dated historical records for United States of America.

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James Earl Carter, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records

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1978–1980Years on this page

1978

24 October 1978

Airline Deregulation Act

President of USA · Washington · Economy / Aviation Industry

The Act phases out federal control of airline routes and fares.

Role range: 1977-1981

1979

18 June 1979

SALT II Treaty Signed

President of United States of America · President of USA · Vienna · Government / Nuclear Arms Control

Signs the SALT II agreement with Leonid Brezhnev to place broader limits on strategic offensive nuclear forces.

Role range: 1977-1981

1980

14 July 1980

Sale of Trident

President of United States of America · President of USA · Washington · Government / Democratic Party Government

Carter agrees in correspondence with Thatcher to supply Trident missiles to the United Kingdom

Role range: 1977-1981 – 1977-1981

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