The Preamble

The Preamble

Impact After Office

Jimmy Carter did more out of office than he did in the White House

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Sharon McMahon
Jan 09, 2025
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As the crowds waved, the limousine carrying the newly-inaugurated Jimmy Carter came to a stop. President Carter wanted to get out out, to feel the January air on his face, and to let the American people see him. Carter, the son of humble peanut farmers and a veteran of the Navy, was a Washington outsider, and getting out of the car delighted the people…

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