When we agreed to meet some of my wife’s friends in Treasure Island Florida, I started looking on my Roadtripper application to determine the best route. An overnight in the Atlanta area seemed like the best bet and immediately, it dawned on me that we could visit another Presidential Library. So far, we have been to the Truman Library in Independence, the Kennedy Library in Boston, and the Clinton Library in Little Rock, Arkansas. You might notice a theme.
I was particularly excited about the Carter Library. When I was in Junior HS, my Southern Baptist parents were quite excited about Carter. I wore a Carter/Mondale button proudly. Years later, they attended a Sunday School class in Plains, Georgia that Carter regularly taught.
The entrance to the library is very Zen like and it is next to the Carter Center which was opened as foundation to assist in resolving conflict all over the world. Jimmy Carter’s mission since he left office has been a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering.
This statement is also published on the Carter Center website. “Trust in the U.S. democratic process is declining. Given the range of challenges that plagued the 2016 and 2020 elections, The Carter Center believes that the democratic process and American elections need champions now more than ever. Our goal is to build a nonpartisan movement of citizen observers who are excited about democracy and want to do their part to promote secure and accessible elections.” This is a service provided to other countries as well.
The Carters are also known for their work with Habitat For Humanity. Seeing the two devote their life this way is inspiring. Jimmy took his 1980 defeat for another term and turned it into a life well lived.
Rosalyn is also an extremely remarkable person. She actually enjoyed being a political wife and partner. She liked politics.
The latest news is that Jimmy is in Hospice but it was comforting knowing he was somewhere in Georgia, at peace with his remarkable achievements.