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Carter's presidential campaign in 1974 came on the heels of the Watergate scandal. Running against incumbent Gerald Ford, he won by a narrow margin of just 2% of the popular vote—one of the closest victories in American electoral history. He assumed the presidency on a cold January day in 1977, famously walking the length of Pennsylvania Avenue, becoming the first president to do so.

His presidency tackled major issues, including the energy crisis, high inflation, and international conflicts. Notably, the Camp David Accords, achieved in 1978, represented a historic peace agreement between Egypt and Israel, highlighting Carter's commitment to diplomacy and peace.