Carter and Reagan

by | Feb 20, 2023 | Presidency, Reagan

In observance of Presidents’ Day and in light of the sad news about former President Carter, it is appropriate to reflect on President Reagan’s speech at the dedication of the Carter Presidential Library.  They were opponents, but as this video shows, they...

Carter and Ford: Profiles in Civility

by | Feb 19, 2023 | Civility, Presidency

In 2007, Jimmy Carter delivered a eulogy for his 1976 opponent, Gerald Ford: Our mutual respect, which I have described, blossomed into a valued personal friendship during our shared trip to attend the funeral of President Anwar Sadat in Egypt. We formed a personal...