but the Jimmy Carter who sprang from obscurity to the White House had magic. His piercing blue eyes. His big-toothed smile that became a trademark on campaign posters. His ease with the different ...

When Jimmy Carter ran for president, he was barely known outside of his home state. He had served in the Georgia State Senate and as governor of Georgia, but was far from a household name.

When Jimmy Carter ran for president, he was barely known outside of his home state. He had served in the Georgia State Senate and as governor of Georgia, but was far from a household name. What gave ...