what happen during the Jimmy Carter’s Presidency

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During Jimmy Carter's presidency, several important events took place including:

1. The Iran Hostage Crisis: In 1979, the US embassy in Tehran was taken over by Iranian militants, and Americans were held hostage for 444 days.

2. The Camp David Accords: In 1978, Carter brokered a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel with the help of the Camp David Accords.

3. The Three Mile Island Accident: In 1979, a nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania malfunctioned, releasing radiation and sparking fears about nuclear energy.

4. The Panama Canal Treaty: In 1977, Carter signed a treaty that would transfer control of the Panama Canal to Panama by 1999.

5. Energy Crisis: Carter tried to address the nation's energy crisis by promoting conservation and increasing use of renewable energy sources.