Americast Jimmy Carter, former US president, dies
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Dec 29, 2024 Jonathan Alter, author of "His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, a Life," shares insights on the remarkable life of former President Jimmy Carter, who has recently passed away at 100. Alter discusses Carter's humble beginnings as a peanut farmer in Georgia and his rise to the presidency against a tumultuous political backdrop. Key moments include the Camp David Accords and Carter's unique approach to honesty in leadership. The conversation also delves into Carter's enduring humanitarian legacy and his commitment to democracy through the Carter Center.
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Carter's Birthplace and Upbringing
- Jimmy Carter was born in Plains, Georgia, in 1924, a place with stark racial segregation and limited amenities.
- Unusual for the time and place, he was born in a hospital because his mother worked there.
Carter's Education
- Carter excelled academically and was the only one in his class to attend college.
- His teacher, Miss Julia Coleman, instilled in him the importance of balancing changing times with enduring principles.
Carter's Views on Race
- Carter's upbringing exposed him to Jim Crow segregation, but his mother's liberal views and a black farmhand shaped his perspective.
- At the Naval Academy, he defended the first black midshipman, causing tension with his father.
