Jimmy Carter

About Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter holds a significant place in the historical record, ranked #29 in MIT’s Pantheon for his global cultural impact. As the 39th President of the United States (1977–1981), his key contributions span diplomacy and human rights, notably brokering the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, a landmark peace agreement. Following his presidency, he dedicated decades to humanitarian work through the Carter Center, which contributed to the near-eradication of Guinea worm disease and extensive global election monitoring.

Despite this high historical ranking, Carter's modern internet attention appears disproportionate. He accrued approximately 6.7 million Wikipedia views in 2025. This level of attention is lower than that of contemporary politician Joe Biden (#329 importance, 10.6M views) and significantly trails modern figure Elon Musk (#273 importance, 25.2M views). Relatively, Carter receives overattention compared to his rank, evidenced by an Attention Gap score of +8x, suggesting his historical stature is not fully mirrored in current online search volume.

Furthermore, the trajectory of this attention suggests a notable decline. His 2025 views experienced a massive Year-over-Year Change of -91.6%, and momentum analysis from Q1 to Q3 shows a steep drop of -78%, indicating rapidly fading contemporary interest despite his enduring historical importance.