Jimmy Carter’s post-presidency was marked by a relentless dedication to peace, human rights, and humanitarian work. He played a key role in peace negotiations, freed political prisoners worldwide, and worked with Habitat for Humanity to build thousands of homes. Carter also led global health initiatives, notably helping eradicate diseases in Africa. Karl Denninger of The Market Ticker blog notes that Carter’s selflessness and unwavering commitment to improving lives will ensure he is remembered as one of the greatest humanitarians of our time:

No matter how you feel about Carter’s Presidency, he was fundamentally a decent man. Unlike most recent Presidents who sought to enrich themselves, he left office and built low-income housing for Habitat for Humanity—with a hammer, not with money grifted off this or that. He also stayed clear of criticizing other administrations; while I don’t think he ever voted for a Republican, he never campaigned or slammed whoever was in office. It was rare to hear him comment on political issues. Post-Presidency, he campaigned tirelessly for peace and human rights, negotiating for the release of political prisoners, including in North Korea. He played a key role in eliminating a parasitic disease in Africa spread through unfiltered drinking water and never shied away from poor communities, building houses with Habitat for Humanity all the way to 2019, marking 30 years of service and helping to build and repair over 4,000 homes. Whether a great President or not, what President Carter was—without dispute—was an outstanding human being.

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