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  • Philip Henry Alston Jr. (April 19, 1911 – March 2, 1988) was an American lawyer and diplomat who served as ambassador to Australia and Nauru. Alston was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 19, 1911 to attorney Philip H. Alston, Sr. (1880-1962) and May Lewis Alston (1890-1962). He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia in 1932, and earned a law degree from Emory University in 1934. Upon completion of his LL.B., Alston began practicing at the law firm that would become Alston, Miller and Gaines, where he became a partner in 1942.<br />
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From 1942 - 1945, Alston served in the United States Navy, and returned to his legal practice following the end of World War II.<br />
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Alston was a confidant of U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and began supporting Carter politically in 1966. In 1976, Alston was chairman of Jimmy Carter's presidential campaign committee.Carter appointed him ambassador to Australia and Nauru in 1977 and 1979, respectively. He served in those roles until 1981.<br />
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Following his diplomatic appointments, Alston was a co-founder of the Georgia Foundation, raising millions of dollars for the University of Georgia.
    Jimmy Carter 0100_Jimmy Carter945.dng
  • In 1970, at the age of 26, Jordan ran Jimmy Carter's successful gubernatorial campaign, which included a Democratic primary election fight against former Governor Carl Sanders and a less eventful general election against the Republican Hal Suit. While serving as Governor Carter's executive assistant, Jordan wrote a lengthy memorandum detailing a strategy for winning the 1976 Democratic Primary. Years later, Jordan's memo served as the "game plan" for Carter's 1976 presidential bid.<br />
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Jordan was a key advisor and strategist for Carter during the 1976 presidential campaign and during Carter's administration, serving as White House Chief of Staff in 1979–1980 (Carter, who took office in 1977, had previously not seen the need formally to appoint an aide to such a post). Jordan played a powerful role in the formulation of election strategies and government policies.<br />
Hamilton Jordan consults with Jimmy Carter in the Oval Office, August 24, 1977<br />
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In 1976 Jordan's youth and casual style gave him a media reputation as a fun-loving, partying, unsophisticated "good ole boy." This turned into a problem during the last year of the Carter administration, when Jordan became a lightning rod for critics of the president across the political spectrum. The media repeated rumors of coarse and even criminal behavior by Jordan, including supposed cocaine usage and anonymous sex at the infamous Studio 54 disco in New York City. Though extensive legal investigations failed to substantiate any of the rumors, Jordan later recalled this as a particularly painful time in his life.<br />
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According to one often repeated story from this period, Jordan stared at the breasts of the Egyptian ambassador's wife at a Washington reception and remarked, "I have always wanted to see the pyramids". The story was told in various versions, all based on anonymous sources. Jordan denied it ever took place in his memoir No Such Thing as a Bad Day.
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  • Philip Henry Alston Jr. (April 19, 1911 – March 2, 1988) was an American lawyer and diplomat who served as ambassador to Australia and Nauru. Alston was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 19, 1911 to attorney Philip H. Alston, Sr. (1880-1962) and May Lewis Alston (1890-1962). He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia in 1932, and earned a law degree from Emory University in 1934. Upon completion of his LL.B., Alston began practicing at the law firm that would become Alston, Miller and Gaines, where he became a partner in 1942.<br />
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From 1942 - 1945, Alston served in the United States Navy, and returned to his legal practice following the end of World War II.<br />
<br />
Alston was a confidant of U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and began supporting Carter politically in 1966. In 1976, Alston was chairman of Jimmy Carter's presidential campaign committee.Carter appointed him ambassador to Australia and Nauru in 1977 and 1979, respectively. He served in those roles until 1981.<br />
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Following his diplomatic appointments, Alston was a co-founder of the Georgia Foundation, raising millions of dollars for the University of Georgia.
    Jimmy Carter 0100_Jimmy Carter942.dng
  • Philip Henry Alston Jr. (April 19, 1911 – March 2, 1988) was an American lawyer and diplomat who served as ambassador to Australia and Nauru. Alston was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 19, 1911 to attorney Philip H. Alston, Sr. (1880-1962) and May Lewis Alston (1890-1962). He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia in 1932, and earned a law degree from Emory University in 1934. Upon completion of his LL.B., Alston began practicing at the law firm that would become Alston, Miller and Gaines, where he became a partner in 1942.<br />
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From 1942 - 1945, Alston served in the United States Navy, and returned to his legal practice following the end of World War II.<br />
<br />
Alston was a confidant of U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and began supporting Carter politically in 1966. In 1976, Alston was chairman of Jimmy Carter's presidential campaign committee.Carter appointed him ambassador to Australia and Nauru in 1977 and 1979, respectively. He served in those roles until 1981.<br />
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Following his diplomatic appointments, Alston was a co-founder of the Georgia Foundation, raising millions of dollars for the University of Georgia.
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  • Philip Henry Alston Jr. (April 19, 1911 – March 2, 1988) was an American lawyer and diplomat who served as ambassador to Australia and Nauru. Alston was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 19, 1911 to attorney Philip H. Alston, Sr. (1880-1962) and May Lewis Alston (1890-1962). He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia in 1932, and earned a law degree from Emory University in 1934. Upon completion of his LL.B., Alston began practicing at the law firm that would become Alston, Miller and Gaines, where he became a partner in 1942.<br />
<br />
From 1942 - 1945, Alston served in the United States Navy, and returned to his legal practice following the end of World War II.<br />
<br />
Alston was a confidant of U.S. President Jimmy Carter, and began supporting Carter politically in 1966. In 1976, Alston was chairman of Jimmy Carter's presidential campaign committee.Carter appointed him ambassador to Australia and Nauru in 1977 and 1979, respectively. He served in those roles until 1981.<br />
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Following his diplomatic appointments, Alston was a co-founder of the Georgia Foundation, raising millions of dollars for the University of Georgia.
    Jimmy Carter 0100_Jimmy Carter944.dng
  • In 1970, at the age of 26, Jordan ran Jimmy Carter's successful gubernatorial campaign, which included a Democratic primary election fight against former Governor Carl Sanders and a less eventful general election against the Republican Hal Suit. While serving as Governor Carter's executive assistant, Jordan wrote a lengthy memorandum detailing a strategy for winning the 1976 Democratic Primary. Years later, Jordan's memo served as the "game plan" for Carter's 1976 presidential bid.<br />
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Jordan was a key advisor and strategist for Carter during the 1976 presidential campaign and during Carter's administration, serving as White House Chief of Staff in 1979–1980 (Carter, who took office in 1977, had previously not seen the need formally to appoint an aide to such a post). Jordan played a powerful role in the formulation of election strategies and government policies.<br />
Hamilton Jordan consults with Jimmy Carter in the Oval Office, August 24, 1977<br />
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In 1976 Jordan's youth and casual style gave him a media reputation as a fun-loving, partying, unsophisticated "good ole boy." This turned into a problem during the last year of the Carter administration, when Jordan became a lightning rod for critics of the president across the political spectrum. The media repeated rumors of coarse and even criminal behavior by Jordan, including supposed cocaine usage and anonymous sex at the infamous Studio 54 disco in New York City. Though extensive legal investigations failed to substantiate any of the rumors, Jordan later recalled this as a particularly painful time in his life.<br />
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According to one often repeated story from this period, Jordan stared at the breasts of the Egyptian ambassador's wife at a Washington reception and remarked, "I have always wanted to see the pyramids". The story was told in various versions, all based on anonymous sources. Jordan denied it ever took place in his memoir No Such Thing as a Bad Day.
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  • In 1970, at the age of 26, Jordan ran Jimmy Carter's successful gubernatorial campaign, which included a Democratic primary election fight against former Governor Carl Sanders and a less eventful general election against the Republican Hal Suit. While serving as Governor Carter's executive assistant, Jordan wrote a lengthy memorandum detailing a strategy for winning the 1976 Democratic Primary. Years later, Jordan's memo served as the "game plan" for Carter's 1976 presidential bid.<br />
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Jordan was a key advisor and strategist for Carter during the 1976 presidential campaign and during Carter's administration, serving as White House Chief of Staff in 1979–1980 (Carter, who took office in 1977, had previously not seen the need formally to appoint an aide to such a post). Jordan played a powerful role in the formulation of election strategies and government policies.<br />
Hamilton Jordan consults with Jimmy Carter in the Oval Office, August 24, 1977<br />
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In 1976 Jordan's youth and casual style gave him a media reputation as a fun-loving, partying, unsophisticated "good ole boy." This turned into a problem during the last year of the Carter administration, when Jordan became a lightning rod for critics of the president across the political spectrum. The media repeated rumors of coarse and even criminal behavior by Jordan, including supposed cocaine usage and anonymous sex at the infamous Studio 54 disco in New York City. Though extensive legal investigations failed to substantiate any of the rumors, Jordan later recalled this as a particularly painful time in his life.<br />
<br />
According to one often repeated story from this period, Jordan stared at the breasts of the Egyptian ambassador's wife at a Washington reception and remarked, "I have always wanted to see the pyramids". The story was told in various versions, all based on anonymous sources. Jordan denied it ever took place in his memoir No Such Thing as a Bad Day.
    Jimmy Carter 0100_Jimmy Carter958.dng
  • In 1970, at the age of 26, Jordan ran Jimmy Carter's successful gubernatorial campaign, which included a Democratic primary election fight against former Governor Carl Sanders and a less eventful general election against the Republican Hal Suit. While serving as Governor Carter's executive assistant, Jordan wrote a lengthy memorandum detailing a strategy for winning the 1976 Democratic Primary. Years later, Jordan's memo served as the "game plan" for Carter's 1976 presidential bid.<br />
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Jordan was a key advisor and strategist for Carter during the 1976 presidential campaign and during Carter's administration, serving as White House Chief of Staff in 1979–1980 (Carter, who took office in 1977, had previously not seen the need formally to appoint an aide to such a post). Jordan played a powerful role in the formulation of election strategies and government policies.<br />
Hamilton Jordan consults with Jimmy Carter in the Oval Office, August 24, 1977<br />
<br />
In 1976 Jordan's youth and casual style gave him a media reputation as a fun-loving, partying, unsophisticated "good ole boy." This turned into a problem during the last year of the Carter administration, when Jordan became a lightning rod for critics of the president across the political spectrum. The media repeated rumors of coarse and even criminal behavior by Jordan, including supposed cocaine usage and anonymous sex at the infamous Studio 54 disco in New York City. Though extensive legal investigations failed to substantiate any of the rumors, Jordan later recalled this as a particularly painful time in his life.<br />
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According to one often repeated story from this period, Jordan stared at the breasts of the Egyptian ambassador's wife at a Washington reception and remarked, "I have always wanted to see the pyramids". The story was told in various versions, all based on anonymous sources. Jordan denied it ever took place in his memoir No Such Thing as a Bad Day.
    Jimmy Carter 0100_Jimmy Carter959.dng
  • In 1970, at the age of 26, Jordan ran Jimmy Carter's successful gubernatorial campaign, which included a Democratic primary election fight against former Governor Carl Sanders and a less eventful general election against the Republican Hal Suit. While serving as Governor Carter's executive assistant, Jordan wrote a lengthy memorandum detailing a strategy for winning the 1976 Democratic Primary. Years later, Jordan's memo served as the "game plan" for Carter's 1976 presidential bid.<br />
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Jordan was a key advisor and strategist for Carter during the 1976 presidential campaign and during Carter's administration, serving as White House Chief of Staff in 1979–1980 (Carter, who took office in 1977, had previously not seen the need formally to appoint an aide to such a post). Jordan played a powerful role in the formulation of election strategies and government policies.<br />
Hamilton Jordan consults with Jimmy Carter in the Oval Office, August 24, 1977<br />
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In 1976 Jordan's youth and casual style gave him a media reputation as a fun-loving, partying, unsophisticated "good ole boy." This turned into a problem during the last year of the Carter administration, when Jordan became a lightning rod for critics of the president across the political spectrum. The media repeated rumors of coarse and even criminal behavior by Jordan, including supposed cocaine usage and anonymous sex at the infamous Studio 54 disco in New York City. Though extensive legal investigations failed to substantiate any of the rumors, Jordan later recalled this as a particularly painful time in his life.<br />
<br />
According to one often repeated story from this period, Jordan stared at the breasts of the Egyptian ambassador's wife at a Washington reception and remarked, "I have always wanted to see the pyramids". The story was told in various versions, all based on anonymous sources. Jordan denied it ever took place in his memoir No Such Thing as a Bad Day.
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  • President Jimmy Carter at an exhibition of photojournalist Ken Hawkins'platinum photographs documenting his political and personal life from 1970 to 2010.
    Jimmy Carter at Exhibition" 2018
  • Aerial photograph of Plains, Georgia in 1976 as Jimmy Carter wins the US presidential election. Carter Warehouse and a trailer - based broadcast center - nicknamed TV City - stands under the red, white and blue water tower.
    Jimmy Carter 0100_Jimmy Carter888.jpg
  • President Jimmy Carter plays softball in Plains, Georgia
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  • President Jimmy Carter plays softball in Plains, Georgia
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  • President Jimmy Carter plays softball in Plains, Georgia
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  • President Jimmy Carter plays softball in Plains, Georgia
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  • President Jimmy Carter plays softball in Plains, Georgia
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  • President Jimmy Carter plays softball in Plains, Georgia
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  • President Jimmy Carter plays softball in Plains, Georgia
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  • President Jimmy Carter plays softball in Plains, Georgia
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  • President Jimmy Carter plays softball in Plains, Georgia
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  • President Jimmy Carter plays softball in Plains, Georgia
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  • President Jimmy Carter plays softball in Plains, Georgia
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  • President Jimmy Carter plays softball in Plains, Georgia
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  • President Jimmy Carter plays softball in Plains, Georgia
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  • In 1970, at the age of 26, Jordan ran Jimmy Carter's successful gubernatorial campaign, which included a Democratic primary election fight against former Governor Carl Sanders and a less eventful general election against the Republican Hal Suit. While serving as Governor Carter's executive assistant, Jordan wrote a lengthy memorandum detailing a strategy for winning the 1976 Democratic Primary. Years later, Jordan's memo served as the "game plan" for Carter's 1976 presidential bid.
    Jimmy Carter 0100_Jimmy Carter884.jpg
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  • Folksinger Peter Yarrow of the 1960's folk group Peter Paul and Mary.
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  • Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter speak to a crowd of Carter Center donors at the annual "Carter Center Weekend" retreat at Skamania Lodge in Washington State.
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  • Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter speak to a crowd of Carter Center donors at the annual "Carter Center Weekend" retreat at Skamania Lodge in Washington State.
    Jimmy Carter 0100_Jimmy Carter345.tif
  • President Jimmy Carter en route from Washington, DC to Los Angeles, California.
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  • "Miss Lillian" - Bessie Lillian Gordy Carter (August 15, 1898 – October 30, 1983) was the mother of former President of the United States, Jimmy Carter. She is also known for contribution to nursing in her home state of Georgia and as a Peace Corps volunteer in India as well as writing two books during the Carter presidency.
    Jimmy Carter 0100_Jimmy Carter145.jpg
  • President Jimmy Carter, First Lady Rosalynn Carter and Admiral Hyman Rickover - known as "the Father of the Nuclear Navy ", board the US nuclear submarine Los Angeles at Port Canaveral, Florida. After boarding, the Los Angeles departed for an afternoon of sea trials. President Carter served under Rickover during his Naval career. - To license this image, click on the shopping cart below -
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  • Jimmy Carter plays softball in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. Carter was pitcher and captain of his team that was comprised of off duty U.S. Secret Service agents and White House staffers. The opposing team was comprised of members of the White house traveling press and captained by Billy Carter, the president's brother. - To license this image, click on the shopping cart below -
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  • 1994 Democratic Presidential Debate. Left to Right: Gary Hart, Walter Mondale, John Glenn, George McGovern and Jesse Jackson.
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  • 1994 Democratic Presidential Debate. Left to Right: Gary Hart, Walter Mondale, John Glenn, George McGovern and Jesse Jackson. Gary Hart (left) and Walter Mondale (right) pre debate.
    © Ken Hawkins 1984 Presidential Deba...jpg
  • 1994 Democratic Presidential Debate. Left to Right: Gary Hart, Walter Mondale, John Glenn, George McGovern and Jesse Jackson. Gary Hart (left) and Walter Mondale (right) pre debate.
    © Ken Hawkins 1984 Presidential Deba...jpg
  • 1994 Democratic Presidential Debate. Left to Right: Gary Hart, Walter Mondale, John Glenn, George McGovern and Jesse Jackson. Gary Hart (left) and Walter Mondale (right) pre debate.
    © Ken Hawkins 1984 Presidential Deba...jpg
  • 1994 Democratic Presidential Debate. Left to Right: Gary Hart, Walter Mondale, John Glenn, George McGovern and Jesse Jackson.
    © Ken Hawkins 1984 Presidential Deba...jpg
  • 1994 Democratic Presidential Debate. Left to Right: Gary Hart, Walter Mondale, John Glenn, George McGovern and Jesse Jackson.
    © Ken Hawkins 1984 Presidential Deba...jpg
  • Jimmy Carter plays softball in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. Carter was pitcher and captain of his team that was comprised of off duty U.S. Secret service agents and White House staffers. The opposing team was comprised of members of the White house traveling press and captained by Billy Carter, the president's brother.
    Jimmy Carter 0100_Jimmy Carter883.tiff
  • Alton Carter, Uncle of President Jimmy Carter at Work at His Worm Farm. Alton Carter, President Carter's uncle and the former mayor of Plains, Ga., works tending the soil bed that were home to earthworms and nightcrawlers  at his worm farm, just outside of Plains.<br />
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Alton Carter was born in Arlington, Ga. When he was 15 years old, he moved his mother, two sisters, and his younger brother, James Earl Carter, father of the President, to Plains from Rowens, Ga. James Earl Carter died in 1953, and Alton, according to members of the family, became somewhat like a second father to President Carter.<br />
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Alton Carter was also mayor of Plains, Georgia - the President's hometown - for 28 years, and a Sumter County commissioner for seven years.<br />
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He operated a general store in Plains from 1909 until 1971. After selling the business, Carter continued to work with his son, State Sen. Hugh Carter, in the Carter Antique Shop in Plains. <br />
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President Carter was described as being "very close" to his uncle.
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  • Alton Carter, Uncle of President Jimmy Carter at Work at His Worm Farm. Alton Carter, President Carter's uncle and the former mayor of Plains, Ga., works tending the soil bed that were home to earthworms and nightcrawlers  at his worm farm, just outside of Plains.<br />
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Alton Carter was born in Arlington, Ga. When he was 15 years old, he moved his mother, two sisters, and his younger brother, James Earl Carter, father of the President, to Plains from Rowens, Ga. James Earl Carter died in 1953, and Alton, according to members of the family, became somewhat like a second father to President Carter.<br />
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Alton Carter was also mayor of Plains, Georgia - the President's hometown - for 28 years, and a Sumter County commissioner for seven years.<br />
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He operated a general store in Plains from 1909 until 1971. After selling the business, Carter continued to work with his son, State Sen. Hugh Carter, in the Carter Antique Shop in Plains. <br />
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President Carter was described as being "very close" to his uncle.
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  • Aerial photograph of Plains, Georgia in 1976 as Jimmy Carter wins the US presidential election. Carter Warehouse and a trailer - based broadcast center - nicknamed TV City - stands under the red, white and blue water tower.
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  • Aerial photograph of Plains, Georgia in 1976 as Jimmy Carter wins the US presidential election. Carter Warehouse and a trailer - based broadcast center - nicknamed TV City - stands under the red, white and blue water tower.
    Jimmy Carter 0100_Jimmy Carter893.jpg
  • Aerial photograph of Plains, Georgia in 1976 as Jimmy Carter wins the US presidential election. Carter Warehouse and a trailer - based broadcast center - nicknamed TV City - stands under the red, white and blue water tower.
    Jimmy Carter 0100_Jimmy Carter892.jpg
  • Aerial photograph of Plains, Georgia in 1976 as Jimmy Carter wins the US presidential election. Carter Warehouse and a trailer - based broadcast center - nicknamed TV City - stands under the red, white and blue water tower.
    Jimmy Carter 0100_Jimmy Carter891.jpg
  • Aerial photograph of Plains, Georgia in 1976 as Jimmy Carter wins the US presidential election. Carter Warehouse and a trailer - based broadcast center - nicknamed TV City - stands under the red, white and blue water tower.
    Jimmy Carter 0100_Jimmy Carter890.jpg
  • Aerial photograph of Plains, Georgia in 1976 as Jimmy Carter wins the US presidential election. Carter Warehouse and a trailer - based broadcast center - nicknamed TV City - stands under the red, white and blue water tower.
    Jimmy Carter 0100_Jimmy Carter889.jpg
  • Aerial photograph of Plains, Georgia in 1976 as Jimmy Carter wins the US presidential election. Carter Warehouse and a trailer - based broadcast center - nicknamed TV City - stands under the red, white and blue water tower.
    Jimmy Carter 0100_Jimmy Carter887.jpg
  • Barbara Charline Jordan (February 21, 1936 – January 17, 1996) was an American lawyer, educator and politician who was a leader of the Civil Rights Movement. A Democrat, she was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction and the first Southern African-American woman elected to the United States House of Representatives. She was best known for her eloquent opening statement at the House Judiciary Committee hearings during the impeachment process against Richard Nixon, and as the first African-American as well as the first woman to deliver a keynote address at the 1976 Democratic National Convention. She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, among numerous other honors. She was a member of the Peabody Awards Board of Jurors from 1978 to 1980. She was the first African-American woman to be buried in the Texas State Cemetery. Jordan's work as chair of the U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform, which recommended reducing legal immigration by about one-third, is frequently cited by American immigration restrictionists.
    © Ken Hawkins Barbara Jordan-12.jpg
  • Barbara Charline Jordan (February 21, 1936 – January 17, 1996) was an American lawyer, educator and politician who was a leader of the Civil Rights Movement. A Democrat, she was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction and the first Southern African-American woman elected to the United States House of Representatives. She was best known for her eloquent opening statement at the House Judiciary Committee hearings during the impeachment process against Richard Nixon, and as the first African-American as well as the first woman to deliver a keynote address at the 1976 Democratic National Convention. She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, among numerous other honors. She was a member of the Peabody Awards Board of Jurors from 1978 to 1980. She was the first African-American woman to be buried in the Texas State Cemetery. Jordan's work as chair of the U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform, which recommended reducing legal immigration by about one-third, is frequently cited by American immigration restrictionists.
    © Ken Hawkins Barbara Jordan-13.jpg
  • Barbara Charline Jordan (February 21, 1936 – January 17, 1996) was an American lawyer, educator and politician who was a leader of the Civil Rights Movement. A Democrat, she was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction and the first Southern African-American woman elected to the United States House of Representatives. She was best known for her eloquent opening statement at the House Judiciary Committee hearings during the impeachment process against Richard Nixon, and as the first African-American as well as the first woman to deliver a keynote address at the 1976 Democratic National Convention. She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, among numerous other honors. She was a member of the Peabody Awards Board of Jurors from 1978 to 1980. She was the first African-American woman to be buried in the Texas State Cemetery. Jordan's work as chair of the U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform, which recommended reducing legal immigration by about one-third, is frequently cited by American immigration restrictionists.
    © Ken Hawkins Barbara Jordan.jpg
  • Barbara Charline Jordan (February 21, 1936 – January 17, 1996) was an American lawyer, educator and politician who was a leader of the Civil Rights Movement. A Democrat, she was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction and the first Southern African-American woman elected to the United States House of Representatives. She was best known for her eloquent opening statement at the House Judiciary Committee hearings during the impeachment process against Richard Nixon, and as the first African-American as well as the first woman to deliver a keynote address at the 1976 Democratic National Convention. She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, among numerous other honors. She was a member of the Peabody Awards Board of Jurors from 1978 to 1980. She was the first African-American woman to be buried in the Texas State Cemetery. Jordan's work as chair of the U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform, which recommended reducing legal immigration by about one-third, is frequently cited by American immigration restrictionists.
    © Ken Hawkins Barbara Jordan-11.jpg
  • Barbara Charline Jordan (February 21, 1936 – January 17, 1996) was an American lawyer, educator and politician who was a leader of the Civil Rights Movement. A Democrat, she was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction and the first Southern African-American woman elected to the United States House of Representatives. She was best known for her eloquent opening statement at the House Judiciary Committee hearings during the impeachment process against Richard Nixon, and as the first African-American as well as the first woman to deliver a keynote address at the 1976 Democratic National Convention. She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, among numerous other honors. She was a member of the Peabody Awards Board of Jurors from 1978 to 1980. She was the first African-American woman to be buried in the Texas State Cemetery. Jordan's work as chair of the U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform, which recommended reducing legal immigration by about one-third, is frequently cited by American immigration restrictionists.
    © Ken Hawkins Barbara Jordan-10.jpg
  • Barbara Charline Jordan (February 21, 1936 – January 17, 1996) was an American lawyer, educator and politician who was a leader of the Civil Rights Movement. A Democrat, she was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction and the first Southern African-American woman elected to the United States House of Representatives. She was best known for her eloquent opening statement at the House Judiciary Committee hearings during the impeachment process against Richard Nixon, and as the first African-American as well as the first woman to deliver a keynote address at the 1976 Democratic National Convention. She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, among numerous other honors. She was a member of the Peabody Awards Board of Jurors from 1978 to 1980. She was the first African-American woman to be buried in the Texas State Cemetery. Jordan's work as chair of the U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform, which recommended reducing legal immigration by about one-third, is frequently cited by American immigration restrictionists.
    © Ken Hawkins Barbara Jordan-9.jpg
  • Barbara Charline Jordan (February 21, 1936 – January 17, 1996) was an American lawyer, educator and politician who was a leader of the Civil Rights Movement. A Democrat, she was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction and the first Southern African-American woman elected to the United States House of Representatives. She was best known for her eloquent opening statement at the House Judiciary Committee hearings during the impeachment process against Richard Nixon, and as the first African-American as well as the first woman to deliver a keynote address at the 1976 Democratic National Convention. She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, among numerous other honors. She was a member of the Peabody Awards Board of Jurors from 1978 to 1980. She was the first African-American woman to be buried in the Texas State Cemetery. Jordan's work as chair of the U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform, which recommended reducing legal immigration by about one-third, is frequently cited by American immigration restrictionists.
    © Ken Hawkins Barbara Jordan-8.jpg
  • Barbara Charline Jordan (February 21, 1936 – January 17, 1996) was an American lawyer, educator and politician who was a leader of the Civil Rights Movement. A Democrat, she was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction and the first Southern African-American woman elected to the United States House of Representatives. She was best known for her eloquent opening statement at the House Judiciary Committee hearings during the impeachment process against Richard Nixon, and as the first African-American as well as the first woman to deliver a keynote address at the 1976 Democratic National Convention. She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, among numerous other honors. She was a member of the Peabody Awards Board of Jurors from 1978 to 1980. She was the first African-American woman to be buried in the Texas State Cemetery. Jordan's work as chair of the U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform, which recommended reducing legal immigration by about one-third, is frequently cited by American immigration restrictionists.
    © Ken Hawkins Barbara Jordan-5.jpg
  • Barbara Charline Jordan (February 21, 1936 – January 17, 1996) was an American lawyer, educator and politician who was a leader of the Civil Rights Movement. A Democrat, she was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction and the first Southern African-American woman elected to the United States House of Representatives. She was best known for her eloquent opening statement at the House Judiciary Committee hearings during the impeachment process against Richard Nixon, and as the first African-American as well as the first woman to deliver a keynote address at the 1976 Democratic National Convention. She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, among numerous other honors. She was a member of the Peabody Awards Board of Jurors from 1978 to 1980. She was the first African-American woman to be buried in the Texas State Cemetery. Jordan's work as chair of the U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform, which recommended reducing legal immigration by about one-third, is frequently cited by American immigration restrictionists.
    © Ken Hawkins Barbara Jordan-3.jpg
  • Barbara Charline Jordan (February 21, 1936 – January 17, 1996) was an American lawyer, educator and politician who was a leader of the Civil Rights Movement. A Democrat, she was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction and the first Southern African-American woman elected to the United States House of Representatives. She was best known for her eloquent opening statement at the House Judiciary Committee hearings during the impeachment process against Richard Nixon, and as the first African-American as well as the first woman to deliver a keynote address at the 1976 Democratic National Convention. She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, among numerous other honors. She was a member of the Peabody Awards Board of Jurors from 1978 to 1980. She was the first African-American woman to be buried in the Texas State Cemetery. Jordan's work as chair of the U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform, which recommended reducing legal immigration by about one-third, is frequently cited by American immigration restrictionists.
    © Ken Hawkins Barbara Jordan-2.jpg
  • President Jimmy Carter plays softball in Plains, Georgia
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  • President Jimmy Carter plays softball in Plains, Georgia
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