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Jimmy Carter

Carter and Thatcher Clashed on N.I.

By Niall O'Dowd
IA Newsletter January 4, 2025

January 3, 2025 by 2 Comments

December 17, 1979: Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and President Jimmy Carter at the White House in Washington, DC. Photo: Margaret Thatcher Foundation / US Government

Jimmy Carter’s involvement in Northern Ireland affairs was far more substantial than many Irish Americans may think. Former President Jimmy Carter, who has died at the age of 100, is remembered for his impact on foreign policy and his humanitarian work after his presidency.  He was also very much interested in finding a peaceful solution to the Troubles in Northern … [Read more...] about Carter and Thatcher Clashed on N.I.

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