James Earl Carter Jr. grew up on a Georgia farm and rose to become the 39th president
of the United States (1977–81) and recipient of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, the
only U.S. president to have received the honor after leaving office. Before becoming
president, he was a peanut farmer, a naval officer, a Georgia state senator and
governor of Georgia. Since 1982, as co-founder of The Carter Center with his wife,
Rosalynn, he has helped millions of people around the world strengthen peace and
democracy, fight disease and advance human rights. Through photos and memorabilia,
“Jimmy Carter: Georgia’s Native Son” chronicles Carter’s remarkable life.
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The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum chronicles the life of the 39th president of
the United States. Completely renovated in 2009 with state-of-the-art technology,
the museum brings visitors along the journey of a rural Georgia farm boy who rose
to become a leader of the free world, humanitarian and winner of the Nobel Peace
Prize. A major portion of the museum is dedicated to the life of Jimmy and Rosalynn
Carter following the presidency. A large interactive table showcases the work the
Carters’ nonprofit organization — The Carter Center — is doing around the world
to strengthen democracy and fight disease, educating visitors about challenges faced
by people in other countries. Located on picturesque grounds just two miles east
of downtown Atlanta, the museum offers something for visitors of all ages.
Find out more at:
www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov
www.cartercenter.org
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