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Jimmy Carter: A Profile
Jimmy Carter was an American politician and humanitarian who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, he also served as the 76th governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975, and as a Georgia state senator from 1963 to 1967. Carter made numerous visits to Minnesota over his career. He selected Minnesota’s U.S. Senator Walter Mondale as his vice-presidential pick when running for the presidency in 1976 & 1980.
Beyond politics, Carter is well known for his work with Habitat for Humanity and establishing the Carter Center to promote/expand human rights, earning him a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
Carter was born October 1, 1924, in the small farming town of Plains, Georgia. He died on December 29th, 2024, at the age of 100.
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- Jimmy Carter: Joan Mondale a fervent champion of the arts
MPR’s Tom Crann interviews former U.S. President Jimmy Carter about Joan Mondale, who passed away on February 3rd, 2014. Carter reflects on Mondale’s legacy in advocacy for the fine arts.
- Jimmy Carter, local politicians chip in for Habitat
MPR’s Jess Mador reports on former President Jimmy Carter’s visit to East St. Paul, where he emphasized the need for the government to assist communities devastated by foreclosure. The 86-year-old former president spent a day building homes in north Minneapolis with Habitat for Humanity, followed by next day where he helped repair homes in the Payne-Phalen neighborhood of East St. Paul.
- Jimmy Carter at Saint Olaf College
Midday presents former President Jimmy Carter speaking at the annual Nobel Peace Prize Forum at St. Olaf College in Northfield. Carter gives the keynote address and says Americans aren't doing enough to help people in developing countries.
- Carter and Mondale celebrate the opening of Mondale Hall
MPR’s Elizabeth Stawicki reports on dedication of Mondale Hall at University of Minnesota Law School, which naked its building complex after its most acclaimed alumnus, Walter Mondale. Former President Jimmy Carter spoke at the dedication and praised Mondale as a man of integrity.
- Jimmy Carter speaks on current affairs and his book "Turning Point: A Candidate, a State, and a Nation Come of Age"
MPR’s John Rabe interviews former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on various current affairs (including former Yugoslavia, Mexico elections, cigarettes) and his book "Turning Point: A Candidate, a State, and a Nation Come of Age."
- Jimmy Carter on Camp David memories
MPR’s Bill Wareham reports on comments by former President Jimmy Carter on Camp David memories and the general concept of peace agreements. Carter was in Twin Cities Friday to present Walter Mondale an award at Macalester College.
- Carlson Lecture Series: Jimmy Carter - Priorities for a Great Nation
Jimmy Carter, former president of the United States, speaking at Carlson Lecture Series in Northrop Auditorium. Carter’s address was on the topic “Priorities for a Great Nation.” Following speech, Carter answered audience questions.
- Victory and concession speeches from Carter, Mondale, Reagan and Anderson
This program includes excerpts from concession speeches by President Jimmy Carter, Vice President Walter Mondale, Independent candidate John Anderson, and the acceptance speech by President Elect Ronald Reagan.
- 1980 DNC: Mondale, Carter acceptance speeches
Live coverage of the Democratic National Convention includes the acceptance speeches of President Jimmy Carter and Vice and President Mondale.
- President Jimmy Carter in southern Minnesota
MPR’s John Gaddo reports on President Jimmy Carter’s visit to Wabasha, Minnesota. Segment includes clip of an energy speech by President Carter, followed by a group birthday celebration for Rosalynn Carter and comments from people in the crowd about the visit.