Jimmy Carter, winner in Georgia’s runoff primary in the Democratic Party to determine the party’s candidate for the November election for governor, 1970.
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Jimmy Carter, winner in Georgia’s runoff primary in the Democratic Party to determine the party’s candidate for the November election for governor, 1970.
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Though he only served one term, Jimmy Carter occupies a unique place among U.S. presidents. His presidency was defined by challenges at home and abroad, but his overall legacy is largely shaped by his post-presidential work. We explore how Carter ascended to the presidency, and how he will be remembered.
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