39.015 - A Startling Education in Politics: A Tribute to Jimmy Carter

Year(s) Discussed: 1962-1963

In memory of the late Jimmy Carter, this episode examines his first foray into the political realm with his 1962 run for the Georgia State Senate. In a time of political and social change, Carter took the opportunity to serve the public, but he would face many challenges on his path to electoral victory. Sources used for this episode can be found at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com.

Show Notes

The transcript for this episode can be found here.

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