Jimmy Carter’s Legacy Is Much More than Good Deeds Done in His Later Years

02/08/2025 William L. Anderson

Most editorialists and pundits have labeled Jimmy Carter’s presidency a failure, but his activities after he left office as a rousing success. The truth is that his successful deregulation efforts have left a positive and lasting legacy.

Original article: Jimmy Carter’s Legacy Is Much More than Good Deeds Done in His Later Years

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