Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter was the 39th President of the United States. During his term in office, there was both an economic and energy crisis. He blamed it on the American people because of  their “self-indulgence and consumption”. His approval ratings dropped shortly after because the American people thought they were being preached to. Carter also didn’t do a good job at explaining why it was important to reduce energy intake. During the “Iran Crisis and Afghanistan”, Carter looked weak and helpless which happened around election time making Reagon look strong. The Iranian’s released the 52 hostages who were imprisoned for 444 days after Carter left office. It was an anti-american movement.