Carter's presidency marked a significant shift in the United States' approach to cannabis policy, endorsing decriminalization on a state-by-state basis and advocating for reform.
During his 1976 campaign, Jimmy Carter endorsed the decriminalization of marijuana based on the findings of the National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse, which was revolutionary for the time.
Carter's administration aimed to replace imprisonment with civil fines for possession of small amounts of cannabis, but was ultimately met with resistance from conservative politicians and Congress.
Despite advocating for progressive cannabis policies, the backlash from conservative figures and rising cocaine issues led to Congress ignoring Carter's proposals for reform.
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