[PAR] [TLE] United States Department of Education [SEP] The United States Department of Education (ED or DoED), also referred to as the ED for (the) Education Department, is a Cabinet-level department of the United States government.  Recreated by the Department of Education Organization Act (Public Law 96-88) and signed into law by President Jimmy Carter on October 17, 1979, it began operating on May 4, 1980. [PAR] [TLE] Jimmy Carter [SEP] James Earl Carter Jr. (born October 1, 1924) is an American politician who served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981.  A member of the Democratic Party, he also served as the Governor of Georgia prior to his election as president.  Carter has remained active in public life during his post-presidency, and in 2002 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work with the Carter Center.
[PAR] [TLE] United States Department of Education [ SEP ] The United States Department of Education ( ED or DoED ) , also referred to as the ED for ( the ) Education Department , is a Cabinet - level department of the United States government . Recreated by the Department of Education Organization Act ( Public Law 96 - 88 ) and signed into law by President Jimmy Carter on October 17 , 1979 , it began operating on May 4 , 1980 . [PAR] [TLE] Jimmy Carter [ SEP ] James Earl Carter Jr. ( born October 1 , 1924 ) is an American politician who served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981 . A member of the Democratic Party , he also served as the Governor of Georgia prior to his election as president . Carter has remained active in public life during his post - presidency , and in 2002 he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work with the Carter Center .
Under which number president did the United States Department of Education begin operating?
Under which number president did the United States Department of Education begin operating ?
39th
39th