Jimmy Carter in politics (governor, senator, and president)
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
short answers.
Jimmy Carter was elected as governor of Georgia in 1970 and served one term before running for president in 1976. He won the election and served as president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. This event took place in Georgia and the United States. His presidency is important to Georgia's history because he was the first Georgian elected president and brought national attention to the state.
Where did the event take place?
When did the event take place?
Why is this event important to Georgia’s history?
short answers
The event took place in Georgia and the United States.
Jimmy Carter was elected as governor of Georgia in 1970 and served one term before running for president in 1976.
This event is important to Georgia's history because he was the first Georgian elected president and brought national attention to the state.