In his State of the Union address on January 23, 1980, President Jimmy Carter addressed the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and outlined what became known as the “Carter Doctrine,” a policy that stated the U.S. would defend its interests in the Persian Gulf with military force if necessary.
From the archives: Jimmy Carter introduces “Carter Doctrine” during 1980 State of the Union Address
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