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James Earl Carter, the nation’s 39th President, has died at age 100.
He served a single term between 1977-81, losing to Ronald Reagan in 1980. His term was marred by high inflation and the hostage crisis after the Islamic Revolution in Iran. The signature accomplishment of his administration was negotiating the Camp David Accords that saw peace declared between Egypt and Israel.
His wife, Rosalynn, passed in November of 2023.
Carter remains the only graduate of the United States Naval Academy to be elected President.
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RIP Jimmy. His legacy would be all the great work he did for Habitat for Humanity.
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At least Jimmy lived long enough to see someone who sucked more than he did as President.
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One of the things that gets glossed over with Jimmy Carter, was after he got burned with the Soviets invading Afghanistan, he was the one who started the defense buildup that Ronald Reagan continued.
And yes, as the last poster noted, he did appoint Paul Volker as Federal Reserve chair, who started his anti-inflation efforts during the latter part of his term.
For him, it was too little too late, which is a reason he lost re-election.
RIP.
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He gave up our canal.
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