Page 1James Earl Carter Jr. was a unique president not because of anything he did as president, but because of the things he did after his presidency. He emerged as a champion of human rights and worked for charitable causes. Carter worked with Habitat for Humanity International, an organization that works around the world to provide housing for disadvantaged people. Carter has served as a freelance ambassador for a variety of international missions, including settling disputes between countries, observing elections in nations with histories of fraudulent voting processes, and advising presidents on issues related to the Middle East. These are things that distinguished Jimmy Carter from all the presidents the United States has had. During Carter's presidency he also had to face something that was not easy for him. Carter could cite a number of accomplishments in domestic affairs. He addressed energy shortages by establishing a national energy policy and decontrolling domestic oil prices to stimulate production. He promoted government efficiency through civil policies...