Jimmy Carter

39th President

1 term

Democrat

1924-2024

Helped to set up full diplomatic relations with China

Worked on a peace agreement between Egypt and Israel

Was an advocate for human rights all over the world

First President to live to 100 years old

Birthplace: Plains, GA

James Earl Carter, Jr. was the first President to have been born in a hospital.  He was born here on October 1st, 1924.

The Story

In February 2012, my family decided to travel to Florida.  As we were driving down instead of flying, we agreed to stop in Plains, Georgia to visit President Jimmy Carter.  My brothers were less than thrilled, and for some reason kept referring to him as John F. Kennedy despite the fact that we had seen his gravesite almost two years earlier.  After visiting Jimmy's sunday school class, we went off to find the historic site and birthplace.  After Sunday school, we visited the historic site and birthplace.

Carter was the first President born in a hospital, on October 1, 1924.

Boyhood Home: Plains, GA

Jimmy Carter lived here from 1924-1961.

Sink located in the home

Pump from the 1930s.

Bed located in Carter's room

While this was not the bed used by Jimmy Carter, it is one typical of the time period.

Store operated by James Carter, Sr.

Store interior

This area was used as a tennis court by the Carter family.

Barns owned by the Carters.

Cat that we found on the property. It does not belong to the Carters.

Peanut Statue dedicated to Jimmy Carter.

Gallery

Maranatha Baptist Church: Plains, GA

A visit to the Maranatha Baptist Church is a unique experience indeed.  You see, former President Carter teaches Sunday school there numerous times a month, and I planned the trip around one of those days, Sunday, February 26, 2012.

Jimmy Carter

From left to right: Me, my mom, Matthew, Jimmy Carter (holding my brother Joseph), Rosalynn Carter, my dad, and my brother Chris.

Home and Grave: Plains, GA

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter lived here from 1961 until their deaths. They are buried in front of the home.

Campaign Headquarters: Plains, GA

In 1975, Carter began his campaign for the Presidency here.

The story

After visiting his childhood farm, we followed the map to the old Plains Train Depot.  In 1976, Jimmy Carter transformed the old depot into his campaign headquarters.

Library and Museum: Atlanta, GA

The Carter Center, as it is called, is located in a park 2 miles east of Atlanta.  The Library and Museum is located adjacent to the center.