run for presidency
Carter 1976 won the presidential election, and his campaign slogan was "I want to be an upright president". During the election campaign, he emphasized his peasant background and naval experience. His campaign team is committed to breaking the political corruption and power concentration in Washington and improving the economic and social situation in the United States.
Reform politics
After Carter took office, he tried to reform the American political system. He put forward a series of reform plans, including limiting political contributions, reforming the electoral system and increasing government transparency. He also tried to break the concentration of power in Washington and delegate more power to local governments and communities.
Improve diplomatic relations
Carter also tried to improve relations between the United States and other countries. He signed the Salzburg Agreement in 1979, which was the first comprehensive arms control agreement between the United States and the Soviet Union. He also tried to improve the relationship between the United States and the Middle East countries, and his efforts eventually led to a peace agreement between Egypt and Israel.
economic policy
Carter's economic policy was criticized. He tried to solve economic problems by controlling inflation and raising interest rates, but this led to a long-term economic recession. He also tried to promote energy policy reform, but this was also criticized.