1. Chess Board

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As an antiques appraiser, I'm thrilled to research this fascinating artifact and uncover its significance in American history. This 3D printable model of a chessboard was created by a talented student in Ms. Relator's US Government class at Dominion HS in Virginia. The Mystery Artifact lesson is available at https://www.lcps.org/Page/186358, where you can learn more about this intriguing project. The mystery artifact was crafted by Grecia Zelaya, and I'm eager to solve the clues that will lead me to its presidential identity. Here are the hints: * The event took place in the Camp David Accords. * This president negotiated with Israel and Egypt. * He joined the Democratic Party in 1976. Can you guess which president is associated with this artifact? Upon closer inspection, I notice that the object is a chessboard. Let's explore its significance and research further: Object: Chess Board Details about the Object: President: Jimmy Carter, Served 1977-1981, Democratic Presidential Role: Chief Diplomat Contribution: President Carter invited Sadat, President of Egypt, and Israeli President Menachem Begin to Camp David in Maryland. The event took place from September 5, 1978, to September 17, 1978, lasting for 13 days. The main goal was to discuss issues between the countries and bring an end to the state of war. During their stay at the camp, all three presidents bonded by playing a game of chess (Britannica 2017). Impact on America/ Significance: Why is this important to American history? There had been an ongoing struggle between these countries. President Carter took it upon himself to bring the presidents together in a place where they could communicate and discuss issues, ultimately leading to a peaceful resolution. Since there was no previous communication, this camp was the starting point for building relationships with Israel & Egypt. "I chose this President and artifact because he is a president who wanted to create peace through dialogue alone. He took the presidents to a secluded camp, where they could get to know each other and discuss issues without external influence."