March 26 in American History

March 26, 1979 — the Egypt-Israel peace treaty is signed

At the White House, President Carter brought together Egypt's Sadat and Israel's Begin to sign a historic peace treaty — the first between Israel and an Arab nation, forged in the Camp David Accords. It has held for decades since. A reminder that patient American diplomacy can achieve what seemed impossible.

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What happened on March 26 in American history?

In 1979: the Egypt-Israel peace treaty is signed. At the White House, President Carter brought together Egypt's Sadat and Israel's Begin to sign a historic peace treaty — the first between Israel and an Arab nation, forged in the Camp David Accords.

Why is March 26 significant?

At the White House, President Carter brought together Egypt's Sadat and Israel's Begin to sign a historic peace treaty — the first between Israel and an Arab nation, forged in the Camp David Accords. It has held for decades since. A reminder that patient American diplomacy can achieve what seemed impossible.

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