Jimmy Carter's African-American Legacy: A Study in Contrasts
Briefly

Carter's greatest successes were in Africa, such as his historic visit to Nigeria in 1978, making him the first U.S. president to do so.
Carter's assessment of Africa marked a stark contrast to previous administrations; he focused on human rights, pushing for sanctions against apartheid South Africa.
While his domestic presidency faced challenges like high unemployment, Carter's foreign policy achievements, especially regarding Africa, reshaped his legacy positively.
The history of prior presidents' dismissive attitudes toward African nations changed under Carter, who actively cultivated diplomatic relationships and support for emerging democracies.
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