REFLECTIONS

Flashing a wide, toothy grin, the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter was one of my favorite presidents of the U.S.

President Carter, at age 98, has chosen to the favorable way to fade away in History. He has entered hospice.

Carter actually became a more popular president when stepped out of the presidency. He was regarded as soft by many critics. Carter tried unsuccessfully to rescue the hostages held by Iran. Fourteen lives were lost.

Carter was known for the author of six books.

President Carter was totally behind diplomatic relations.

James Earl Carter Jr. is an American retired politician who served as the 39th president of the United States. He was born Oct. 1, 1924 in Plains, Ga.

President Carter and First Lady Rosalyn Carter had four children: John William, James Earl (Chip III, Donnel Jeffrey, and Amy Lynn.

He was notable for: Department of Education, Camp David Accords, Torrijos–Carter Treaties and Department of Energy.

I saw President Carter in person one time. That was at former Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey’s funeral. He was on the front steps of the Minnesota State Capitol.

Other presidents I have covered for various newspapers include: Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama.

Carter created a national energy policy that included conservation, price control, and new technology. Carter persuaded the Camp David Accords, and the second round of strategic Arms Limitation Talks.

Carter will go down in history as one of the kindest presidents around. Through his faith, he gives his strength. Carter also finds inspiration in the regular folks he meets thanks to the human rights-focused Carter Center he founded and his work with Habitat for Humanity.