In 1977, during the Carter administration, the musical group Kansas released the timeless classic entitled “Dust in the Wind,” with the stark declaration of “Now, don't hang on. Nothin' lasts forever but the earth and sky.”
President Carter influenced many realms — ranging from international diplomacy to billion-dollar corporations — and the world shall assuredly remember and celebrate his legacy in the coming days. Per the nearly 900 pages of Stuart E. Eizenstat’s book There are unfortunately few “all time” lists that put the Carter administration at the top — in part because Jimmy Carter is known more for what he did after the White House than from within it — but one such list rightfully notes Carter as the “” that “We can't go on consuming 40 percent more energy than we produce. When we import oil we are also importing inflation plus unemployment."that included conservation, price control, and new technology.
“We have the most skilled work force, with innovative genius, and I firmly believe that we have the national will to win this war,” Carter said of the energy crisis.Cyrus Vance, and Secretary of Defense Harold Brown after disembarking from their helicopter, photograph by Marion S. Trikosko. Carter recognized the importance of functional safety and helped to sustain and embolden organizations to protect the consumer.