However, inflation and interest rates were at near-record highs, and his handling of the Iran Hostage Crisis saw his popularity plunge.
President Jimmy Carter at a White House briefing.
Harvey Georges/APCarter claimed an increase of nearly 8 million jobs during his term and a decrease in the budget deficit.
However, despite his gains, Carter's leadership came under scrutiny as Americans continued to struggle with high inflation and unemployment rates, the White House reported.
All of the hostages were eventually returned safely home, but many criticized Carter's lack of military retaliation after the incident, the failed 1980 mission, and the resulting loss of life.
Persons:
Jimmy Carter, Harvey Georges, AP Carter, Carter, Cyrus Vance
Organizations:
United States Embassy, Jimmy Carter Presidential, American
Locations:
Iran, Tehran