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Jimmy Carter Library & Museum: State of the Union Address 1980

For Students 9th - 10th
The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum provides the full text to Carter's 1980 State of the Union Address. In this speech he mentions some important facts about the U.S. attempts to reduce the dependence of foreign oil.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Presidents as Poets: Jimmy Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of President Jimmy Carter's work as a poet. Includes summary and a link to a video with a reading of one of his poems.
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American Rhetoric

American Rhetoric: Jimmy Carter: "A Crisis of Confidence"

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a speech by Jimmy Carter addressing the country about uniting the country to solve the Engergy Crisis on delivered July 15, 1979. It is offered in YouTube video, mp3 audio, and text [4:16].
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Curated OER

National Park Service: International Civil Rights Walk of Fame: Jimmy Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a brief biography on the role Jimmy Carter played in the Civil Rights Movement.
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Museum of the Moving Image

Museum of the Moving Image: 1980 Reagan vs. Carter vs. Anderson

For Students 9th - 10th
"Are you better off today than you were four years ago?"View presidential campaign advertisement from the 1980electionthat included the slogans"The Time Is Now for Strong Leadership" and "Re-Elect President Carter on November 4"....
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University of North Carolina

American Diplomacy: Jimmy Carter and Salt Ii: The Path to Frustration

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an article about Jimmy Carter's presidency and his Strategic Arms Objectives.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Political Storms 1968 1980: Jimmy Carter in the Aftermath of the Storm

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of the Carter years details events from the 1976 election of Jimmy Carter including the Camp David Peace Accord, the Iranian hostage crisis, and a crippling domestic economy. With questions for critical thinking and discussion.
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The White House

The White House: Presidents: Jimmy Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides biographical information on Jimmy Carter, thirty-ninth president of the U.S. A color photo is provided.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: Jimmy Carter's Nobel Lecture

For Students 11th - 12th
A learning module that begins with "Jimmy Carter's Nobel Lecture" accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Jimmy Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the life and career of Jimmy Carter, including his 1977 Inaugural Address.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Us History: 1945 1980: The Presidency of Jimmy Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn how Jimmy Carter failed to solve the ailing economy or confront a growing crisis in the Middle East during his one-term presidency.
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Potus: Jimmy Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive facts about Jimmy Carter and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Jimmy Carter's Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Groningen takes a general look at the presidency of Jimmy Carter.
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Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Jimmy Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information about President Jimmy Carter from his boyhood though his political career within the state of Georgia as well as his domestic and foreign affairs during his term as President of the United States. Information is...
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History of American Wars

History of American Wars: Cold War History: Nixon, Ford, and Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the events of the Cold War during the presidencies of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Jimmy Carter.
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Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Rosalynn Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
Inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 2001 for her work in advocating mental health, Rosalynn Carter is the wife of former U.S. president, Jimmy Carter. Here you can read about her early life and work as first lady both of...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Jimmy Carter: Domestic Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on President Carters domestic affairs including his inauguration, the success of his energy policy, his poor image in the media, and scandals in the White House during his term.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Carter Years

For Students 9th - 10th
Summary of the domestic and foreign policy challenges and accomplishments of the Carter administration.
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Jimmy Carter Library: Information About Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
Eighteen links to pages with biographical information about Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter including information before, during, and after his presidency.
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Jimmy Carter Library: Biography of Jimmy Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of the life of President Jimmy Carter. including a listing of the books he has written and information about his family.
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University of Colorado

University of Colorado: A Conversation on Peacemaking With Jimmy Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains the summary of an interview with Jimmy Carter by James Laue at the Fifth Annual National Conference on Peacemaking and Conflict Resolution.
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National First Ladies' Library

National First Ladies' Library: Rosalynn Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical essay on Rosalynn Carter, wife of President Jimmy Carter. Delves into her early years, her family and marriage, the White House years, and her later life.
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Jimmy Carter Library: Biography of Rosalynn Carter

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive biography of Rosalynn Carter that includes her work after the White House years with the Jimmy Carter Library & Museum.
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PBS

Pbs News Hour: Carter's Pardon

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a look back on the aftermatch of the Vietnam War. Some thoughts from experts on the issue of Jimmy Carter's pardon of Vietnam draft dodgers.

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