Jimmy Carter Historic Site

The following post is a shared re-post of the Jimmy Carter Historic Site's two very interesting notifications from their facebook page hope you like it

 In 1928, Earl Carter moved his family from their home in downtown Plains to this farm in Archery, GA. Here, on these 360 acres, a young Jimmy Carter learned the value of honesty, hard work, patience, diligence, and so much more. He developed an appreciation for the natural world, being fascinated by the science and beauty of his surroundings. He developed lasting relationships with the community as well as the land, and developed a strong sense of self. It was on this property that he learned the peanut business, engaged in his favorite hobby of reading, came face-to-face with the difficulties of segregation, developed his dreams and future goals, and so much more. The importance of this rural farm to the development of America’s 39th President is unprecedented and evident by his frequent visits to the site.

I have always loved the former president's bedroom and how he must of dreamed of a life in the navy.

 This commemorative T-shirt, owned by Plains resident and Peanut Brigader Ida English. This shirt and other souvenirs were proudly displayed by Jimmy Carter’s supporters to celebrate his victory in the 1976 presidential election. This style of shirt was worn by Peanut Brigaders on the night of Jimmy Carter's Presidential election. It was the idea of Maxime Reese to have these t shirts made and it wasn't until Jimmy Carter won late in the early morning that those on the platform reveled the t shirts.