Among the major accomplishments of Carter’s administration were the Panama Canal Treaties and the Camp David Accords, which mediated peace between Egypt and Israel.
But his administration also had to deal with issues like the hostage situation in Iran and financial hardships. Carter committed himself to humanitarian work after leaving government.
He and his spouse, Rosalynn, founded The Carter Centre in 1982 with an emphasis on disease eradication and human rights. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his dedication to democracy and peace.
His commitment to international health projects, such the fight against Guinea worm disease, greatly decreased the illness’s occurrence all over the globe.
Carter’s work with Habitat for Humanity, which aimed to construct houses for the poor, was another significant aspect of his post-presidential years.
