Yesterday, Jimmy CarterThe US president from 1977 to 1981. He was a Democrat. turned 100. He was presidentIn some countries, the leader is called the president. of the USAThe United States of America is a country in North America. It has a population of 329 million. 44 years ago.

He was not president for very long - from 1977 to 1981 - but he is loved by many Americans for what he has done in his years after politics.

During his presidency, Carter promoted peace with the USSRThe United Socialist Soviet Republic, the USA's main rival in the Cold War before it collapsed and broke up into a number of smaller states in 1991. and hoped to turn America to renewableEnergy sources, such as wind and solar power. energy. He wanted the USA to focus on human rightsThe basic rights and freedoms that belong to every person in the world, from birth until death. They apply regardless of where you are from, what you believe or how you choose to live your life. Some have called for animals and even natural phenomena like rivers to have some form of human rights. in other countries, too.

But the next president, Ronald ReaganThe 40th US President., took America down a different path. The conflict with the USSR became worse and he turned away from Carter's plans for solarTo do with the sun. energy.

But even after he left the White HouseThe official residence of the US president, in Washington DC. Burnt by British troops in 1814, it was rebuilt and painted white to hide the smoke stains., Carter has continued to lead his nation by example.

So here are some moralConcerned with what is right and wrong. lessons we can all learn from Jimmy Carter:

Be dignified. Carter refused to criticise Reagan for his first year as president. He wanted to give him a fair chance.

Be humble. Since 1984 Carter has volunteered with charitiesOrganisations that helps people in need. They do not make money as a business does. Most people who work for charities are volunteers. This means they are not paid. and helped to build houses.

Be balanced. Carter has never been afraid to criticiseFind faults with something. his friends and praise his enemies.

Be bold. Carter has never lost his belief that with just a little courageBravery. Strength in the face of difficult situations. , peace can be made everywhere. In 2017, he volunteered to try to secure peace with North KoreaA country formed in 1945 when Japanese-occupied Korea was split between a Communist government in the north and a capitalist one in the south. Today it is extremely reclusive, and hostile to the West..

Is a good life the greatest achievement?

Yes! Carter has led a good life since he left office. He has inspired millions of people at a time when politics is less and less focused on morals.

No! We should be thankful that he has led a good life. But what really matters is having the power to create significant change. Carter did not, and still does not, have that power.