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Jimmy Carter National Historic Site

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Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia, that revolves around farming, church and school, had a large influence in molding the character and in shaping the political policies of the 39th President of the United States.

Plains has done its best to maintain the atmosphere of the small agricultural town. Established in 1987, the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site includes President Carter's residence, boyhood farm, school, and the railroad depot, which served as his campaign headquarters during the 1976 election. The Plains High School serves as the park's museum and visitor center. The Jimmy Carter National Preservation District includes part of the town of Plains and its environs. The area surrounding the residence is under the protection of the Secret Service and the home is not open to the public.

American Presidents - Life Portraits
Information on Jimmy Carter from C-SPAN.

Camp David Accords
The exhibit explores the negotiations, their inception, and legacy.

Jimmy Carter Library & Museum
Located in Atlanta, Georgia, it is part of the Presidential Library system administered by the National Archives and Records Administration.

Jimmy Carter Links
Links to a variety of resources on the 39th President of the United States provided by the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum.

Presidential Biography
Basic information on the 39th President of the United States from the White House web site.

Presidential Biography
Biographical information provided by the Carter Center.

Jimmy Carter National Historic Site

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