Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter served as the thirty-ninth president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. His administration's accomplishments include the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel and the SALT II treaty with the Soviet Union. After leaving the White House, President Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, founded the Atlanta-based Carter Center, a nonprofit organization that works to promote peace, democracy, and human rights. President Carter also teaches Sunday School and is a deacon at the Maranatha Baptist Church. He builds homes one week each year for Habitat for Humanity and is the author of fourteen books.

Resources for Teachers and Students

Reflections on Working Towards Peace