1977-1981

Each day during his presidency, Jimmy Carter, the thirty-ninth president of the United States, made several entries in a private diary and recorded his thoughts, impressions, delights, and frustrations. When his four-year term ended in 1981, the diary had more than five thousand pages. It has never been made public until now.

Presents a selection of primary documents that provide various perspectives on some of the most controversial issues of the Nixon, Ford, and Carter administrations, such as the Vietnam War, the U.S. boycott of the Olympic Games, Nixon's pardon, the energy crisis, and others. Includes a time line, bibliographies, and an index.

Presents his personal view of life in the White House, the crises he faced, the people he worked with, and the advice he received as president of the United States.

Chronciles the life and political career of Jimmy Carter, describing his path from a peanut farmer in Georgia to the Oval Office in 1977, and discussing his accomplishments and the setbacks that caused him to lose the 1980 election.

A biography of the thirty-ninth president discussing his childhood and early life, his education, naval career, and his political career.

A collection of essays that examine the key elements of Jimmy Carter's presidency.

An investigative account of the abuse of power, various scandals, mismanagement and the erosion of credibility by the Carter adminstration.

Chronicles the presidential election of 1976 and presents primary documents from Jimmy Carter's administration.

Examination of the Carter presidency concentrating on major issues including arms control and the energy crisis.