We’ve got Georgia on our Mind! Heading to the Peach State for the birthplace of the 39th President, Jimmy Carter, in the small town of Plains. Learn about Jimmy’s unique upbringing and small town life, as well as how his education and father’s business helped shape the future politician! We will also discuss his birthplace, the first President born in a hospital!
The sign for Wise Sanitarium, with Jimmy’s birth at bottom.At the Wise Sanitarium!Jimmy Carter’s birthplace! Plains, Georgia!Famous peanutAll smiles! Downtown PlainsI did, indeed, go nuts! The Train Depot where Jimmy’s campaign headquarteredCarter CountryHistorical marker at the train depot
The Visitors Center/Old Plains High School
The man himselfThe Nobel Peace PrizeJImmy’s Campaign MemorabiliaClassroom where Jimmy and Rosalynn attendedYoung JimmyEver-present smile!Plains residents marriedLove this visualFrom his 1976 campaignJimmy Carter election content
Jimmy Carter Boyhood Home
Jimmy’s signature at the entrance to his boyhood homeJimmy Carter Boyhood HomeThe room where he grew upThe Jimmy Carter Boyhood Home
Meeting Jimmy Carter!
Waiting to get into Maranatha Baptist ChurchJimmy giving his lessonHe was so happyMeeting Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter!Jimmy Carter Portrait by Herbert Abrams.
Tracking down Ol' Rough and Ready, Zachary Taylor, 12th President, and his homes in locations like Louisville, Baton Rouge, and along the Mississippi River! Learn about Zachary's military career and turn to politics, his brief administration, his wife, Peggy, and children, as well as what happened to his homes! Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/05/17/season-2-episode-12-zachary-taylor-and-louisville/Season 1 Zachary Taylor Episode-"Zachary Taylor and Montebello"Support the show
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