Jimmy Carter (History Maker Bios Series)

True of False? Jimmy Carter is often known as America's best ex-president.

True! In the years since he left office in 1981, Carter has been involved in many political and charitable causes.

• He founded the Carter Center, which works to fight disease and bring peace to countries at war.
• He works with Habitat for Humanity to build houses for people who do not have a place to live
• He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1999 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.