carter, jimmy

Jimmy Carter presents his personal view of life in the White House, and discusses the crises he faced, the people he worked with, and the advice he received as president of the United States.

Presents a biography of Jimmy Carter, discussing his early life on the family farm, his service in the Navy, his marriage to Rosalynn, his political career and presidency, and his work as a peace advocate after leaving the White House.

Presents a selection of primary documents that provide various perspectives on some of the most controversial issues of the Nixon, Ford, and Carter administrations, such as the Vietnam War, the U.S. boycott of the Olympic Games, Nixon's pardon, the energy crisis, and others. Includes a time line, bibliographies, and an index.

Presents the life and political career of the thirty-ninth president of the United States.

Presents his personal view of life in the White House, the crises he faced, the people he worked with, and the advice he received as president of the United States.

Chronicles the lives of presidents Nixon, Carter, and Reagan and points out daring measures each took while in office including the easing of tensions with China and the Soviet Union, peace talks between Israel and Egypt, and a treaty to lower the number of nuclear weapons.

Contains a brief biography of Jimmy Carter--the thirty-ninth president of the United States--in simple text with photographs, and describes his early days growing up in Georgia, his stint as a Naval officer, and his political career.

Traces the life of the thirty-ninth president from his childhood in Plains, Georgia, through his career in the Navy, to his term in the White House, as well as his later humanitarian and diplomatic efforts.

Follows the life and career of the peanut farmer who became Governor of Georgia and then the thirty-ninth President.