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'Our country ignored Africa,' Jimmy Carter said. He didn't

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Jimmy Carter was the first U.S. president to make a state visit to sub-Saharan Africa, declaring “the day of the so-called ugly American is over.” The booming region is where the legacy of Carter's human rights work remains most evident. Earlier presidents showed little interest in Africa.

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    Jimmy Carter was the first U.S. president to make a state visit to sub-Saharan Africa, declaring “the day of the so-called ugly American is over.” The booming region is where the legacy of Carter's human rights work remains most evident. Earlier presidents showed little interest in Africa.

  2. Voice of America

    'Our county ignored Africa,' Jimmy Carter said. He didn't (opens Voice of America)

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    Africa is where Carter's legacy remains most evident

  3. Herald Bulletin

    'Our country ignored Africa,' Jimmy Carter said. He didn't | Nation & World (opens Herald Bulletin)

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    Jimmy Carter was the first U.S. president to make a state visit to sub-Saharan Africa, declaring “the day of the so-called ugly American is over.” The booming region is where

  4. Green Field Reporter

    'Our county ignored Africa,' Jimmy Carter said. He didn't - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Jimmy Carter was the first U.S. president to make a state visit to sub-Saharan Africa. He once called helping with Zimbabwe’s transition from white rule to independence “our greatest single success.

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