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mysteryowl

(9,257 posts) Sun Mar 8, 2026, 12:01 AM Yesterday

Was President Jimmy Carter the only US president to not wage war? [View all]

Jimmy Carter
1924-2024
Former President of the United States, Nobel Peace Laureate and veteran peace negotiator; dedicated to advancing peace, democracy and health worldwide.

Thank you Pres. Carter

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Was President Jimmy Carter the only US president to not wage war? [View all] mysteryowl Yesterday OP

Biden JBTaurus83 Yesterday #1

Did he engage in drone warfar? Obama did. mysteryowl Yesterday #2

For counter-terrorism. All presidents do now. betsuni Yesterday #12

Yes JBTaurus83 Yesterday #15

He also authorized military strikes in other countries EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #6

World War Two Excepted, Yes, Possibly. ColoringFool Yesterday #3

War was ongoing when Obama assumed office. tirebiter Yesterday #4

Man. I remember all too well when he took over, just as the Bush/Cheney economy tanked. C Moon Yesterday #11

Herbert Hoover I believe MichMan Yesterday #5

I forgot I had this link and have not researched it yet to answer my own question. mysteryowl Yesterday #7

That's quite a resource! progressoid Yesterday #9

Indeed! It is good find. mysteryowl Yesterday #10

What is the definition of war? RockRaven Yesterday #8

Ford(?) 🤔 nt Raine Yesterday #13

Lt James Earl Carter was in the navy until he resigned in 1953 tirebiter Yesterday #14