Is a good life the greatest achievement? Jimmy Carter was not America's leader for very long. But some say it is what he did afterwards that really matters.
Lessons from a 100-year-old president
Is a good life the greatest achievement? Jimmy Carter was not America's leader for very long. But some say it is what he did afterwards that really matters.
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 his actions in his years after politics.
Here are some moralConcerned with what is right and wrong. lessons we can all learn from Jimmy Carter:
Be dignified. Carter refused to criticiseFind faults with something. Ronald ReaganThe 40th US President. 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.
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 change. Carter did not, and still does not, have that power.
Keywords
Jimmy Carter - The US president from 1977 to 1981. He was a Democrat.
President - In some countries, the leader is called the president.
USA - The United States of America is a country in North America. It has a population of 329 million.
Moral - Concerned with what is right and wrong.
Criticise - Find faults with something.
Ronald Reagan - The 40th US President.
Charities - Organisations 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.
Courage - Bravery. Strength in the face of difficult situations.
Lessons from a 100-year-old president
Glossary
Jimmy Carter - The US president from 1977 to 1981. He was a Democrat.
President - In some countries, the leader is called the president.
USA - The United States of America is a country in North America. It has a population of 329 million.
Moral - Concerned with what is right and wrong.
Criticise - Find faults with something.
Ronald Reagan - The 40th US President.
Charities - Organisations 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.
Courage - Bravery. Strength in the face of difficult situations.