American politician who served as the 39th president of the United States and subsequently built perhaps the most consequential post-presidential career in American history — leading Carter Center peace negotiations, Habitat for Humanity work, and global election monitoring.
Transformed the post-presidential role from ceremonial retirement to active humanitarian work — using the Carter Center to mediate conflicts, monitor elections in developing democracies, and campaign against neglected diseases — making presidential legacy an ongoing activity.
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