Mr. Carter The President Of The United States - 1623 Words

James Earl Carter Jr., the 39th President of the United States held office from 1977-1981 and lost his reelection bid due to what was perceived by many as incompetency in his decision making and self induced alienation from potential followers. Carter however, exemplifies the personification of true humanity toward his fellow man in his efforts to eradicate the Guinea Worm and bring women’s rights as the new face for the civil rights movement. Three decades past his presidency, Mr. Carter shows the true mark of a great leader forging a great legacy. Mr. Carter was born on October 1, 1924 to religious parents James Earl Carter Sr. and Bessie Lillian Gordy that introduced him to Christian values that highlight Mr. Carter’s persona present†¦show more content†¦In 1946, Carter married Rosalynn Smith and they soon had three boys (a girl in 1967) that grew up on various naval bases as their father served as an electronics officer. In 1953, the death of Carter Sr. prompted Carter to move his family back to Archery to take over and rebuild the family business. As a father, political leader, or humanitarian, through turbulence and prosperity, Carter demonstrates vision, courage, integrity, humility, honesty, intelligence, foresight, and caring; all qualities of great leaders. Leadership Skills Carter may not be the most popular ex-president, yet before, during, and after his political career, he’s shown certain ability for creating a vision and finding ways to see that vision come to pass. An example would be Carter’s commitment to eradicating the Guinea Worm. A New York Times article cites experts are fighting the worm with water filtration, pesticides and education. (McNeil, 2014, para. 1) Sensing victory, the Center is â€Å"Leading a coalition that has reduced incidence of Guinea worm disease from an estimated 3.5 million cases in 1986 to 126 today, making it likely to be the first human disease since smallpox to be eradicated.† (The Carter Center website, n.d., p. 1) Leaders are responsible for creating inspiring, obtainable vision. The Center shuns belabored issues; instead choosing to take on complex problems and situations. Its motto, Waging Peace, Fighting Disease, and Building Hope