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President Jimmy Carter
President Carter was the 39th President of the United States from
1977 to 1981 and 83rd Governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975. Among
his administration's accomplishments were the Panama Canal treaties,
the Camp David Accords, and the SALT II treaty with the Soviet Union.
His administration oversaw the founding of the Departments of Energy
and Education and enacted strong legislation on environmental protection.
In the decades since he left office, Carter has gained respect as an
international mediator and peacemaker and has used his position as
a former president to further many charitable causes. In 1982 he founded
the Carter Center as a forum for issues related to democracy and human
rights. He has also traveled extensively to monitor elections, conduct
peace negotiations, and establish relief efforts. In 2002, Carter won
the Nobel Peace Prize for his "efforts to find peaceful solutions to
international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and
to promote economic and social development."
Photo credit: The Carter Center/Rick Diamond
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