Analyzes the speech given to the nation by President Jimmy Carter on July 15, 1979, during which he issued a warning that the people of the United States were suffering from self-indulgence and a crisis of faith, and examines the reasons why the speech, which was initially well-received, ultimately led to Carter's downfall.
year: 2010
call number/section: 973.92
subjects: carter, jimmy, 1924-, public speaking, rhetoric, history, energy policy, united states, united states, politics and government