I think there is little doubt that Carter has done a large body of good
works, especially in the international setting. He is often sited as the a
former president that did more after his term then during his term. That
isn't exactly a slight against what he did during office but more of homage
for the good works he did afterwards.
My poly sci professor always said if it wasn't for the Iran hostage
episode, Carter might have been remembered as one of the greatest
presidents. His post presidency work might would only add to the
legend. Of course Carter wasn't the only President to be unfairly
stereo-typed. Ford was a great athlete, lettering in several sports at
UMich. He will forever be remembered as the klutz that tripped.
Interestingly enough, many of the so called great Presidents (Jefferson,
Wilson, Teddy, FDR, Reagan) all had a scenario where each men demonstrated
great international politics. Perhaps the only exceptions being Washington
and Lincoln. This does not bode well for Bush, whose administration's
international relationships can be called turbulent at best.
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