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

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

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Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

Nearly 13,000 men died on these grounds, a site that became infamous even
before the Civil War ended. Their burial grounds became Andersonville National
Cemetery, where veterans continue to be buried today. This place, where tens
of thousands suffered captivity so others could be free, is also home to the
National Prisoner of War Museum and serves as a memorial to all American
prisoners of war.

Nearly 13,000 men died on these grounds, a site that became infamous even before the Civil War ended. Their burial grounds became Andersonville National Cemetery, where veterans continue to be buried today. This place, where tens of thousands suffered captivity so others could be free, is also home to the National Prisoner of War Museum and serves as a memorial to all American prisoners of war.

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

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Andersonville National Historic Site