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A personal reflection on the life of President Jimmy Carter. I was in 2nd grade when Carter, then governor of my home state, announced his run for the presidency. We were thrilled, mostly because he was a fellow Georgian and a neighbor. The Governor’s Mansion was just a mile from my school, up West Paces Ferry Road in Atlanta. Okay, the green and white campaign buttons and stickers were a big draw, too. Somewhere, I think I still have the button.

I was young then, but I remember previously the Watergate hearings, Nixon’s demise, and Ford’s brief time in the Oval Office. Carter seemed so appealing, with his big smile and Southern charm. Kids remember stuff! I remember the energy crisis and the hostage crisis. Every night on the news, the anchor would begin the broadcast with, “It’s Day X in Tehran for the Americans held there.” Yellow ribbons were wrapped around trees.

Carter was our hometown guy. I didn’t understand the pros and cons of his policies, but I remember his earnestness, sincerity, and directness. When his term came to an end, we felt disappointment. Later, as the Carter Center came into being and the president undertook efforts to monitor elections and address poverty and health issues, I recognized the depth of his character and commitment and the lived experience of his faith. Though different from mine, I knew he always was motivated by moral values.

I’ll forever remember President Carter’s work and life. He was at his core a great good man.

David Liebmann

Head of School