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In this photograph taken on January 20, 1977, President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter walk down Pennsylvania Avenue to the White House after the swearing-in ceremony at the Capitol.
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum/NARA
This photograph by Jack E. Kightlinger shows President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter holding hands on stage at their inaugural ball. The ball was held on January 20, 1977, as part of the festivities following President Carter's inauguration.
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum/NARA
In this photograph taken on January 20, 1977, President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter dance among their guests at their inaugural ball.
Library of Congress
This photograph of President Jimmy Carter was taken on April 11, 1977. President Carter is captured holding his grandson, Jason Carter, on his shoulders at the annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House Grounds. Carter and his grandson are surrounded by a crowd of attendees and security. Jason, the son of Carter's eldest son, Jack, was around one and a half years old when this photograph was taken.
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum/NARA
This photograph of President Jimmy Carter, First Lady Rosalynn Carter, and their daughter Amy posing in front of the Blue Room Christmas tree was taken by Karl Schumacher in December 1977. The decorations that year celebrated a classic American Christmas and featured handmade craft ornaments. Mrs. Carter, a mental health reform activist, invited an organization for handicapped Americans to create the more than 2,000 ornaments that eventually adorned the tree. The volunteers used local materials, such as pine cones from Colorado and nut pods from Hawaii, to make the ornaments.
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum/NARA
In this photograph, taken March 26, 1979, President Jimmy Carter clasps hands with President Anwar Sadat of Egypt and Prime Minister Menachem Begin of Israel at the signing of the Egyptian-Israeli Peace Treaty on the North Lawn. The peace treaty was the result of much communication, including two weeks of negotiation overseen by President Carter at Camp David in September 1978. This photograph is part of a collection belonging to former White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. Haller catered to five first families and their distinguished guests as executive chef at the White House from 1966-1987.
Courtesy of Henry & Carole Haller and Family
This photograph of President Jimmy Carter was taken on October 7, 1977. President Carter is captured holding his grandson, Jason Carter, in the Rose Garden just outside the Oval Office. Jason, the son of Carter's eldest son, Jack, was two years old when this photograph was taken.
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum/NARA
This photograph of President Jimmy Carter at a ceremony for the dedication of the solar panels he had installed on the roof of the West Wing was taken by Bill Fitz-Patrick on June 20, 1979. Known in part for his efforts to protect and improve the environment, Carter hoped that the 32 thermal solar collectors used to heat water for the White House staff mess would contribute to a nationwide effort to seek alternative energy sources. Ronald Reagan removed the panels in 1986, but George W. Bush and then Barack Obama reinstalled solar technology at the executive mansion.
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum/NARA
This photograph of President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter welcoming Pope John Paul II to the White House was taken on October 6, 1979, by Donald J. Crump. The historic visit marked the first time a pope visited the White House. Here, President and Mrs. Carter walk with the Pope through the Center Hall in the Second Floor residence.
White House Historical Association
This oil on canvas painting of Jimmy Carter was completed by renowned American portraitist Herbert Abrams in 1982 after Carter's presidency. The painting became Carter's official presidential portrait. This portrait was hung on a wall in the State Floor of the White House on March 17, 1983. Former President Carter requested that there be no ceremony. Carter served as governor of Georgia prior to his term as president, which began on January 20, 1977 and ended January 20, 1981.
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The White House Historical Association joins the nation in remembrance of President Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States. Carter famously promised a government "as competent, as compassionate, as good" as the American people. During his time in office, President Carter sought to improve the efficiency of government for all citizens. The Carters also supported the establishment of the White House Preservation Fund, which served as an endowment for future residents and helped fund ongoing restoration and conservation projects. His signature issue beyond his presidency was the advancement of democracy and human rights around the world.
On January 20, 1977, Jimmy Carter was inaugurated as the thirty-ninth president of the United States. During his time in the White House (1977–81), President Carter made many decisions guided by his fundamental commitment to peace and democratic values, emphasizing human and civil rights above all else. Putting these ideals into practice, President Carter negotiated the Camp David Accords, secured the release of Am
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament. These unique collectibles — honoring individual presidents or specific White House anniversaries — have become part of the holiday tradition for millions of American families. In this collection, explore the history behind our 2024 design and learn more about President Jimmy Carter. Buy the
Every year since 1981, the White House Historical Association has had the privilege of designing the Official White House Christmas Ornament. These unique collectibles — honoring individual presidents or specific White House anniversaries — have become part of the holiday tradition for millions of American families. In this collection, explore the history behind our 2023 design and learn more about President Gerald R. Ford. Buy
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