• Jimmy Carter's 1976 Campaign Headquarters at the Plains Depot.

    Jimmy Carter

    National Historic Site Georgia

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  • Plains Depot- 1976 Campaign Headquarters

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A Rural Beginning

Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia, that revolves around farming, church and school, had a large influence in molding the character and in shaping the political policies of the 39th President of the United States.

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Did You Know?

Ms. Julia Coleman's Classroom- Plains High School

The U.S. Department of Education was created during the Carter presidency in 1980 by combining offices from several federal agencies. The mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.