Carter struggled with domestic and foreign issues from "summary" of The Promise by Jonathan Alter
Throughout his presidency, Carter faced numerous challenges on both the domestic and foreign fronts. Domestically, he grappled with high inflation, rising unemployment, and energy crises. His efforts to address these issues were often met with resistance and criticism from various political factions. On the foreign policy front, Carter found himself embroiled in complex situations such as the Iranian R...
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