Jimmy Carter in Politics (governor, senator, and president)
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Who was involved: Jimmy Carter, the people of Georgia, the Democratic Party
What happened: Jimmy Carter was elected as the Governor of Georgia in 1970 and served for one term before running for U.S. Senate in 1976. He was elected the 39th President of the United States in 1976.
Where did the event take place: The event took place in Georgia.
When did the event take place: Jimmy Carter was elected as Governor in 1970, Senator in 1976, and President in 1976.
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history: Jimmy Carter's political career is important to Georgia's history as he was the first Georgian to be elected as President of the United States. His time in office brought national attention to Georgia and placed the state in the spotlight. His presidency also had lasting impacts on the state's politics and economy.