During Carter's term as president, two new cabinet-level departments, the Department of Energy and the Department of Education, were established. Carter left active duty on October 9, 1953. He served in the inactive Navy Reserve until 1961, and left the service with the rank of lieutenant. His awards included the American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, China Service Medal, and National Defense Service Medal.
American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, China Service Medal,|National Defense Service Medal.
American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, China Service Medal,|National Defense Service Medal.