Books with title Jimmy Carter

The maverick politician from Georgia who rode the post- Watergate wave into office but whose term was consumed by economic and international crises A peanut farmer from Georgia, Jimmy Carter rose to national power through mastering the strategy of the maverick politician. As the face of the "New South," Carter's strongest support emanated from his ability to communicate directly to voters who were disaffected by corruption in politics. But running as an outsider was easier than governing as one, as Princeton historian Julian E. Zelizer shows in this examination of Carter's presidency. Once in power, Carter faced challenges sustaining a strong political coalition, as he focused on policies that often antagonized key Democrats, whose support he desperately needed. By 1980, Carter stood alone in the Oval Office as he confronted a battered economy, soaring oil prices, American hostages in Iran, and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. Carter's unpopularity enabled Ronald Reagan to achieve a landslide victory, ushering in a conservative revolution. But during Carter's post-presidential career, he has emerged as an important voice for international diplomacy and negotiation, remaking his image as a statesman for our time.

True of False? Jimmy Carter is often known as America's best ex-president. True! In the years since he left office in 1981, Carter has been involved in many political and charitable causes. He founded the Carter Center, which works to fight disease and bring peace to countries at war. He works with Habitat for Humanity to build houses for people who do not have a place to live He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1999 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Ages 7-9