President Carter’s 1978 visit to Bonn, Wiesbaden, Frankfurt, Berlin

President Carter’s 1978 visit to Bonn, Wiesbaden-Erbenheim Air Base, Frankfurt, Berlin

“Germany has created an economic miracle from the devastation of the war. But it is an achievement that only a free people under a democratic government could have achieved.” —President Carter before his departure

President Carter in Bonn:

“Our security is your security and yours is ours: for this reason, the United States is increasing its commitment to NATO and will help defend your country as if it were our own.
The Federal Republic and the United States also share the attitude and sense of duty towards Europe and the world.
“Our two nations share a fundamental belief in the same values ​​- the values ​​of liberty, human rights, economic liberty and the belief that every human being should be able to fully and creatively develop their own life, protected from foreign oppression or inner disorder
“At a time when democracy’s enemies seem determined to test us, we stand ready to maintain our strength because we know this democracy
is the most effective means of solving problems and meeting the needs of our employees.

President Carter’s Travels as President – The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum (jimmycarterlibrary.gov)