Jimmy Carter: 39th President of the United States
President Carter waves from the steps of Air Force One, May 17, 1977. Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum
President Carter waves from the steps of Air Force One, May 17, 1977. Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum
The National Archives honors President Jimmy Carter's memory with records from one of his greatest accomplishments as President—the negotiation of a framework for peace at Camp David that resulted in a historic peace treaty between Egypt and Israel.
In an effort to resolve 30 years of conflict between the two nations, President Carter met with Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at Camp David from September 5 to 17, 1978. When negotiations stalled, the President personally mediated between the Egyptians and Israelis to keep talks moving forward. After 13 tireless days, the leaders signed the Framework for Peace in the Middle East and the Framework for the Conclusion of a Peace Treaty Between Egypt and Israel, known as the Camp David Accords.
A Framework for the Conclusion of a Peace Treaty Between Egypt and Israel (Camp David Accords), Page 1, September 17, 1978. General Records of the U. S. Government
In an effort to resolve 30 years of conflict between the two nations, President Carter met with Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin at Camp David from September 5 to 17, 1978. When negotiations stalled, the President personally mediated between the Egyptians and Israelis to keep talks moving forward. After 13 tireless days, the leaders signed the Framework for Peace in the Middle East and the Framework for the Conclusion of a Peace Treaty Between Egypt and Israel, known as the Camp David Accords.
A Framework for the Conclusion of a Peace Treaty Between Egypt and Israel (Camp David Accords), Page 1, September 17, 1978. General Records of the U. S. Government
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin clasp hands on the north lawn of the White House after they signed the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, March 26, 1979. Jimmy Carter Presidential Library
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin clasp hands on the north lawn of the White House after they signed the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, March 26, 1979. Jimmy Carter Presidential Library
Translating the Camp David Accords into a bilateral peace treaty required six additional months of diplomatic negotiations and President Carter’s continued personal engagement. On March 26, 1979, President Carter, President Sadat, and Prime Minister Begin signed the Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty, ending more than 30 years of intractable conflict. All three statesmen were awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for their roles in establishing peace between Egypt and Israel. Despite ongoing tension and conflict in the Middle East region, the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty has held.
Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty, Signature Page, March 26, 1979, General Records of the U. S. Government
Translating the Camp David Accords into a bilateral peace treaty required six additional months of diplomatic negotiations and President Carter’s continued personal engagement. On March 26, 1979, President Carter, President Sadat, and Prime Minister Begin signed the Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty, ending more than 30 years of intractable conflict. All three statesmen were awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for their roles in establishing peace between Egypt and Israel. Despite ongoing tension and conflict in the Middle East region, the Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty has held.
Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty, Signature Page, March 26, 1979, General Records of the U. S. Government
More Online Resources: