We witness his interactions with such complex personalities as Ted Kennedy, Henry Kissinger, Joe Biden, Anwar Sadat, and Menachem Begin. Day by day, we see his forceful advocacy for nuclear containment, sustainable energy, human rights, and peace in the Middle East.
But this extraordinary document has never been made public-until now.īy carefully selecting the most illuminating and relevant entries, Carter has provided us with an astonishingly intimate view of his presidency. When his four-year term came to an end in early 1981, the diary amounted to more than five thousand pages. He offered unvarnished assessments of cabinet members, congressmen, and foreign leaders he narrated the progress of secret negotiations such as those that led to the Camp David Accords. On the domestic side, his administration’s achievements include a comprehensive energy program conducted by the new Department of Energy major educational programs under the new Department of Education and important environmental protection legislation.The edited, annotated diary of President Jimmy Carter-filled with insights into his presidency, his relationships with friends and foes, and his lasting impact on issues that still preoccupy America and the worldĮach day during his presidency, Jimmy Carter made several entries in a private diary, recording his thoughts, impressions, delights, and frustrations. He offered unvarnished assessments of cabinet members, members of Congress, and foreign leaders and narrated the progress of secret negotiations.Ĭopies of White House Diary will be available for signing after the program.įoreign policy accomplishments during President Carter’s administration include the Panama Canal treaties, the Camp David Accords, the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, the SALT II treaty with the Soviet Union and the establishment of diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China. Tickets for $15 are available to GW students at the Lisner Box Office, which is open from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday.Įvery day during his presidency, President Carter made several entries in a private diary, recording his thoughts, impressions, delights and frustrations.
Presented by the Smithsonian Resident Associates Program, “President Jimmy Carter Reflects on His White House Years” will be held at 7 p.m.
29 to share entries from his recently-published White House diary. Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, is returning to GW Sept. Former President Jimmy Carter shares excerpts from his recently published diary.
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