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If you are like me, you have had it with self-serving politics as usual. But I was happy to discover that there are Angels Among Us. I made this discovery with my son as we were fleeing impending hurricane Florence, predicted to hit Charleston, SC at a level 4. We evacuated to Atlanta, GA, where we found The Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Museum and Center. There I learned of their amazing story.
Born to a family of peanut farmers in rural Georgia, Jimmy Carter made his way to the Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. After serving on a submarine, he returned to his native home and won a GA State Senate seat by uncovering fraudulent voting practices. Afterward, he became Governor of GA promoting education and prison reform for all.
In turbulent post-Watergate 1976, Mr. Carter won the presidency on the platform of “I’ll never tell a lie, I’ll never avoid a controversial issue.” He successfully brokered the historic Camp David Peace Accords between Israel and Egypt and was able to reduce our dependence on foreign oil by 80%. While first lady, Rosalynn Carter brought the problems of the age discrimination and inadequate healthcare for the mentally ill to national attention.
After they left the White House, their work for underserved populations around the world soared. Along with working with Habitat for Humanity to build quality housing for the poor, they traveled throughout Africa and Latin America to fight disease and ensure fairness in voting. Their efforts helped eradicate Guinea Worm Disease, the first disease virtually eliminated since Small Pox. And they oversaw voting in 100 elections in 38 countries to ensure fairness.
In recognition of these efforts Jimmy received the Nobel Peace Prize and the United Nations Human Rights Prize. Both Jimmy and Rosalynn won the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Indeed, our angels are out there. Hopefully one will come to Washington soon.
