Michael Beschloss made the opening remarks for the second day of the conference, talking about the uniqueness of the Carter campaign and victory and about some of the accomplishments of the Carter administration. 

Moderated by Jay Hakes, former members of the Carter administration talked about environmental policy, energy, and conservation. Topics included the public attitude about an energy crisis, President Carter’s efforts to define the energy crisis, “the moral equivalent of war,” alternative fuels, Three Mile Island, Middle East oil, natural gas, and deregulation legislation.

The program, “Domestic Policy I: Energy, Conservation and the Environmen,” was part of the conference, “The Carter Presidency: Lessons for the 21st Century,” held on the 30th anniversary of President Carter’s inauguration.