Jimmy Carter Souvenir Campaign Materials Kit, 1977

Summary

Creator:
Jimmy Carter for President 1976
Date:
1977
Extent:
1 box(es) (1 linear foot)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Jimmy Carter Souvenir Campaign Materials Kit, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains a brochure titled "Jimmy Carter for President," two photographs of Carter, two campaign buttons, and two Carter/Mondale bumper stickers.

Biographical / historical:

Jimmy Carter, the only Georgian elected president of the United States, held the office for one term, 1977-81. His previous public service included a stint in the U.S. Navy, two senate terms in the Georgia General Assembly, and one term as governor of Georgia (1971-75). After being defeated in the presidential election of 1980, he founded the Carter Center, a nonpartisan public policy center in Atlanta.

During his years of public service at the local, state, and federal levels, Carter's policies contained a unique blend of liberal social values and fiscal conservatism. He emphasized comprehensive reform and stressed efficiency and economy, advance planning, and rational organization. He also championed equal rights for all Americans, especially women and minorities, and basic human rights for all people. In 2002 Carter won the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian efforts.

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Preferred citation:

Jimmy Carter Souvenir Campaign Materials Kit, Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, Georgia, 30602-1641.