ProCon
President Ronald Reagan
At 69 years old, Ronald Reagan was the oldest man ever to be elected president in the United States. After reviewing a thorough history of Reagan's presidency, pupils read the main pro and con arguments to determine if he was a good...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Jimmy Carter
Learn about the inspiring life of President Jimmy Carter. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: Jimmy Carter
Provides biographical information on Jimmy Carter, thirty-ninth president of the U.S. A color photo is provided.
Library of Congress
Loc: Presidents as Poets: Jimmy Carter
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.
Other
Jimmy Carter Library: Biography of Jimmy Carter
A biography of the life of President Jimmy Carter. including a listing of the books he has written and information about his family.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: A Conversation on Peacemaking With Jimmy Carter
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.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Jimmy Carter
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...
Other
Potus: Jimmy Carter
Comprehensive facts about Jimmy Carter and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
Other
Famous People: James Earl (Jimmy) Carter, Jr.
This site has a photograph of former President Jimmy Carter along with a brief biography and summary of accomplishments.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Rosalynn Carter
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...
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Rosalynn Carter
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.
Baertracks
Creative Quotations: Jimmy Carter
This site features the quotes of former President Jimmy Carter.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Cold War History: Nixon, Ford, and Carter
Describes the events of the Cold War during the presidencies of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Jimmy Carter.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: American Presidency: Jimmy Carter
Brief biographical sketch of America's thirty-ninth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association: The Presidents
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Cyrus Roberts Vance (1917 2002)
Biogrpahical material on the life and work of Cyrus Vance, a U.S. diplomat and Secretary of State under President Jimmy Carter. Vance is known for his attempts to negotiate with other countries, focussing on human rights in his efforts...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: The Carter Years
This site on the Carter years discusses how elected to the presidency because of his status as a "Washington outsider," Jimmy Carter failed to pull the country out of its economic quagmire and spent just one term as president.
Digital History
Digital History: No Islands of Stability
This site is a source on the relationship between Carter/the US and Iran. Provides background information on the friendship between the US and Iran, the revolution in Iran, and the Iran hostage crisis that ended Carter's presidency.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Presidents
This site from the PBS "The Presidents" provides detailed biographies of several of the most popular or most infamous U.S. presidents throughout history. Selected presidents include Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Harry S Truman, Lyndon...
Digital History
Digital History: Foreign Policy Triumphs
The Camp David Accords and the Panama Canal Treaty are two of Jimmy Carter's foreign policy achievements are discussed in this web-article.
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Camp David Accords
Information detailing the Camp David Accords between President Jimmy Carter and leaders from Israel and Egypt signed on September 17, 1978, and opening the door to peaceful conflict resolutions in the Middle East.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Searching for a Framework
An excellent documentary on the Camp David Accords from ibiblio.org. Site provides content on the Israeli State, the Arab-Israeli Conflict, American Diplomatic Efforts, Carter Administration Effort, Negotiations, and the Camp David...
Other
International Activities: Nicaragua
Contains a summary of the U.S. foreign relations with Nicaragua during Carter's presidency. Focuses mainly on the U.S.'s monitoring of elections.
CNN
Cnn: The Reagan Years: Inside the White House
Part of a cnn.com in-depth special "The Reagan Years", this site provides you with brief explanations of the US in 1980, the 1980 presidential election and assorted topics of Reagan's presidency including the assassination attempt, the...