After leaving the Oval Office with dismal , former President Jimmy Carter dedicated the rest of his life to public service.
Carter devoted himself to improving the health of people around the world, promoting democracy and resolving global conflicts.
In the decades that followed, Carter won the approval of the American public and establishing the nonprofit , which among other work monitors international elections. Carter's additional work, including his time , and transformed him into a symbol of peace.
Carter also took on the awful when no one else would — and he triumphed.
We take a look through photos at some of his post-presidency achievements.
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