Hey there! 😊 Have you heard about Jimmy Carter? He’s a super important person who was the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. But what’s really cool is how he helped the United States and China become friends!
During his time as president, Jimmy Carter worked hard to make the U.S. and China understand each other better. Back in the 1970s, the two countries didn’t have official relations. Carter believed that by becoming friends, both countries could help make the world a more peaceful place.
In 1978, something amazing happened! On December 16, the U.S. and China agreed to officially recognize each other and decided to set up formal diplomatic relations starting January 1, 1979. This was a huge step toward friendship! 🌟
Then, in early 1979, a Chinese leader named Deng Xiaoping visited the United States. It was the first time a Chinese leader had ever visited the U.S.! During his visit, the two countries agreed to work together in science, culture, education, and even space exploration. How awesome is that?
Even after he was president, Jimmy Carter continued to support good relations between the U.S. and China. He believed that by working together, both countries could help build a better future for everyone. 🌎❤️
Jimmy Carter shows us how important it is to make friends and build bridges between different countries. His efforts have helped shape the world we live in today!
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Jimmy Carter, advocate of stronger China-U.S. ties, dies aged 100
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