History will treat him more kindly than the American people did on Nov. 4, Clark M. Clifford reflected in 1981, noting Mr. Carter's presidency lacked anything remarkable.
While not epochal, Mr. Carter's presidency is now treated more kindly by many historians, fueled by both his actions in office and his post-presidential contributions.
Mr. Carter has not climbed the ranks into the pantheon of great presidents, but he is no longer consigned near the bottom of the heap.
In surveys by Siena College, Mr. Carter rose from 33rd place in 1982 to 24th in 2022, indicating a significant reevaluation of his presidency over time.
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