Highlights of Carter's Presidency - Grades: PreK–K, 1–2, 3–5,
6–8, 9–12 Important Events During the Presidency - U.S. and
Panama sign treaties to end American control of Panama Canal by
year 2000 (1977). - Department of Energy established (1977). -
Camp David talks result in Middle East peace negotiation
breakthrough (1978). - U.S. and China resume full diplomatic
relations (1979). - Separate Department of Education created
(1979). - Iranian militants seize more than 50 hostages at U.S.
embassy in Tehran (1979). - U.S. military rescue of hostages in
Iran aborted (1980). - U.S. boycotts Summer Olympics in Moscow
(1980). News Flash From Past: Egypt and Israel Sign Camp David
Peace Accords Camp David, Maryland, September 17, 1978 —
President Anwar el-Sadat of Egypt and Prime Minister Menachem
Begin of Israel signed two unprecedented peace documents today
after 13 days in isolation at the presidential retreat here. One
of the Camp David accords outlines a proposed peace treaty
between Egypt and Israel. The other