This afternoon, we visisted the President Carter Library, Museum and Peace Center. It provides a unique experience through immersive exhibitions
this is the first of the presidential libraries we've visited where I could sit at a computer and pull up images of documents in the library on command.
of objects, documents, and photographs, videos (inclluding recorded interviews with President and Rosalynn Carter),
covering the period from his childhood
to his tour as a U.S. Naval Submarine Officer,
Argus rangefinder camera used while serving in the Navy
courtship and marrige to Rosalynn
his early political career in Georgia
That's Carter sitting next to Lester Mattox
run for the presidency
Campaign buttons of his competitors in the 1976 Democratic primaries
with highlights include a life-size replica of the Oval Office,
Unfortunately, the current presdient has no concept of Truman's admonition
a minute-by-minute "A Day in the LIfe of the President" (13 foot screens)
the president's "red phone" … which connected him with his military commanders, not the Kremlin
the signature accomplishment of his presidency, the negotiation of the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt.
beautiful gifts from world leaders (including)
Handwoven wool tapestry of George Washington – a gift from the last Shah of Iran
Ostrich Egg decorated with shinesones and lace. It depicts Carter's Cabinet inside and musical base plays "Hail to the Chief"
The chamnpagne bottle Rosalynn used when she christened the USS Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) in June 2004
Unique painting by Octavio Ocampo
whose elements are made up of Americana
Federal Hall in New York City where George Washington was inaugratedin 1789
Independence Hall in Philadelphia
Right hand composed to U.S. neval and commerical ships
Lefh hand is composed of types of land transportaion
Unfortunately, we did not spend a great deal of time outside on the grounds
Holly with blue berries
Holly leaves
Elusive cardinal
"Venture Bound" – Young boy leading a blind man
Jimmy Carter's true legacy, however will likely be judged by his post-presidency accomplisments and his commitments to world peace and service to humanity. To that end, he and Rosalynn established the Carter Peace Center.
The Carter Center has become a pioneer in the field of election observation, monitoring 107 national elections to help ensure that the results reflect the will of the people. Beyond elections, the Center seeks to deepen democracy by nurturing full citizen participation in public policy-making and by helping to establish government institutions that bolster the rule of law, fair administration of justice, access to information, and government transparency.
A culture of respect for human rights is crucial to permanent peace. The Center supports the efforts of human rights activists at the grass roots, while also working to advance national and international human rights laws that uphold the dignity and worth of each individual.
When democracy backslides or formal diplomacy fails, the Center offers conflict resolution expertise and has furthered avenues for peace in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia.
Since 1982, The Carter Center has shown that creating a world at peace is a very possible journey, one step at a time.
Then there are the many deserved awards and recognitions the Carters received for their lifetimes of service.
Dorothea Dix Award presented to Rosalynn Carter by the Mental Illness Foundaton in 1968
Eleection Observer IDs used in the Carters when monitoring the 2009 Lenanese elections
Presidential Grammy – for the "Best Spoken Word Album" for his audiobook "Our Endangered Values – American's Moral Crisis"
The Gates Award for Global Health presented by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to the Carter Center in 2006 … which came with a $1 million contribution to the Carter's work
On August 9, 1999, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter were awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Bill Clinton, the nationan's highest civilian award
2002 Noble Peace Prize