Jimmy Carter

Season 1

Jimmy Carter's story is one of the greatest dramas in American politics. In 1980, he was overwhelmingly voted out of office in a humiliating defeat. Over the subsequent two decades, he became one of the most admired statesmen and humanitarians in America and the world. Jimmy Carter traces his rapid ascent in politics, dramatic fall from grace and unexpected resurrection.

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S1 E1 - Part 1
November 11, 2002
1 h 23 min
TV-PG
The story of Jimmy Carter is one of the greatest dramas in American politics. He miraculously rose from anonymity to become the President of the United States. However, his inexperience with national government and his determination to challenge establishment politics proved devastating to his presidency. Part 1 of 2.
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S1 E2 - Part 2
November 12, 2002
1 h 16 min
TV-PG
The story of Jimmy Carter is one of the greatest dramas in American politics. He miraculously rose from anonymity to become the President of the United States. However, his inexperience with national government and his determination to challenge establishment politics proved devastating to his presidency. Part 2 of 2.
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