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Events on Thursday 20 January 1977 3
1974 – 1977Ford presidency38th President — 1974 to 1977Gerald Ford assumed the presidency on August 9, 1974 after Nixon's resignation, serving until January 20, 1977. His pardon of Nixon cost him re-election. He presided over the end of US involvement in Vietnam.
1977 – 1981Carter presidency39th President — 1977 to 1981Jimmy Carter served as the 39th President from January 20, 1977 to January 20, 1981. He brokered the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, but the Iran hostage crisis and economic stagflation cost him re-election.
1977Jimmy Carter inaugurated39th US President takes officeJimmy Carter was inaugurated as the 39th President of the United States on January 20, 1977, succeeding Gerald Ford. He walked the inaugural parade route on foot as a symbol of humility.