How Jimmy Carter was actually one of the most consequential presidents in modern history [View all]

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How Jimmy Carter was actually one of the most consequential presidents in modern history - HNN/RawStory

Editor's note: This story originally ran on September 3, 2019. Dates and events noted below reflect that.

When Americans think of Jimmy Carter today, they often hasten to commend his work after he left the White House. He and his wife Rosalynn founded the Carter Center in Atlanta dedicated to promoting democracy in emerging countries, to resolving international disputes peacefully, and to eradicating, especially in Africa, chronic and deadly diseases such as guinea worm. He has set a new standard for former presidents by selflessly dedicating himself to help people around the world improve their lives.

As worthy as Jimmy Carter’s post-presidency has been, it shouldn’t overshadow his time in office, which has been too often overlooked, and which stands in sharp contrast to what we see in the White House today. President Carter was well known for tackling almost every tough issue that came his way, usually regardless of the political cost:

Carter struggled with a chronic energy crisis, but in the end he put the country on a clear path to energy independence.

By deregulating natural gas and appointing Paul Volcker to head the Federal Reserve, he brought inflation under control, where it remains.

Carter appointed more women, African Americans and Hispanics to judgeships and senior positions than all of his 38 predecessors combined.

He created new departments of Energy and Education, but perhaps the most significant structural change he made was the creation of “the modern vice presidency” ...

Link: https://www.rawstory.com/2019/09/how-jimmy-carter-was-actually-one-of-the-most-consequential-presidents-in-modern-history/