Jimmy Carter National Historic Site

National Park Service

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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.

03/14/2014

A Welcome From Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter details some of the tasks and pleasures of farm life in his youth. His narrative is accompanied by related sound effects.

2 min
03/14/2014

Childhood Memories

Jimmy Carter reflects on the beauty of the earth and describes how his family interacted with nature while farming.

1 min
03/14/2014

Childhood Memories: Radio

Jimmy Carter describes his family's radio usage and discusses his early appreciation of Glenn Miller. He also reflects on listening to a historic boxing match between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling.

3 min
03/14/2014

Early Influences: Rachel Clark

Jimmy Carter describes the early influence of Rachel Clark on his life, and reads a poem he composed dedicated to her.

6 min
03/14/2014 · VIDEO

President's Day 2008

Former President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter Jr.. discusses some of the struggles and choices made during his presidency regarding conflict in the middle east.
03/14/2014

The Blacksmith

Jimmy Carter describes the joint blacksmith and carpentry shop at his boyhood farm. He reflects on the tasks he shared with his father, like keeping the furnace burning or holding coals with tongs.

2 min
03/14/2014

The Carter Family Barn

Jimmy Carter discusses some of the barn-centric memories of his youth, and reads a poem he composed about his African American neighbors.

3 min
03/14/2014

The Commissary

Jimmy Carter describes the store located near his family farm. He details how the store provided necessities for the local families on credit, and reflects on the benefits and difficulties of local stores.

2 min
03/14/2014

Workday at the Barn

Former President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter Jr.. describes a typical work day on the Barn. He details the treatment and temperament of the animals involved. One can hear birdsong in the background.

1 min
11/26/2013 · VIDEO

Alaska's Wild Legacy

In 1980, President Jimmy Carter signed the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) doubling the holdings of the NPS. Interviews with Carter as well as proponents and opponents of the legislation are interspersed with dramatic footage from the parks created by this act.

16 min
07/26/2013 · VIDEO

Boyhood Farm Memories

A brief, photo-accompanied narrative by Jimmy Carter discussing influential and formative moments and forces in his childhood.

2 min
11/07/2011 · VIDEO

Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act

Remarks by President Jimmy Carter made December 2, 1980 at the signing of the Alaska Lands Legislation Bill. This bill doubled the size of the National Park and Wildlife Refuge System.

12 min

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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.