Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia, that revolves around farming, church and school, had a large influence in molding the character and in shaping the political policies of the 39th President of the United States.
A brief, photo-accompanied narrative by Jimmy Carter discussing influential and formative moments and forces in his childhood.
Remarks by President Jimmy Carter made December 2, 1980 at the signing of the Alaska Lands Legislation Bill. This bill…
In 1980, President Jimmy Carter signed the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) doubling the holdings of the NPS.…
Former President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter Jr.. discusses some of the struggles and choices made during his presidency regarding conflict…
A National Park Ranger describes the process of cotton gathering in the Carter family cotton field. The ranger describes a…
Park Ranger Steve details the history of the Carter National Historic Site. He describes the history of the farm, what…