Another #100PhotosFor100Years with another icon. On 6/7/78 President Carter met with Senator Edward M. Kennedy to present him and Representative Tsongas with pens commemorating the signing of the Bill H.R. 11662, to establish the Lowell National Historical Park NAID 179719 #JC100

Our next #100PhotosFor100Years gives us a glimpse into the close friendship between President Carter and Ambassador Young. During a Cabinet meeting on 2/27/78 Ambassador Young said: 'that the UN is presently discussing disarmament and economic questions'. NAID 178138 #JC100

Celebrating #InternationalDrumMonth with a new object from the U.S. Army Museum Enterprise! The Fife and Drum Corps, 3rd U.S. Infantry, Old Guard snare drum is #10 of a 20 drum set, in service at presidential inaugurations & state events 1969-1989. Object 2023.1

It’s #NationalHaveACokeDay !

President Carter stopped to #HaveACoke while campaigning in Muscle Shoals, AL, on September 1, 1980. The temperature reached 99 degrees that day, and you can bet the southern city was humid! NAID 846796 #CarterLibrary #PresidentialLibrary

Happy #NationalTeacherAppreciationDay ! #DYK that President Carter quotes his high school teacher Miss Julia Coleman in his inauguration? She used to say: 'We must adjust to changing times and still hold to unchanging principles.' Image: Carter Family #NotAllHerosWearCapes

#HappyNationalNursesDay ! Miss Lillian got her nursing degree from the Grady Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Atlanta, GA in 1923. She was a very successful nurse in Plains, GA, respected by both the black and white communities. NAID 183033 #NotAllHerosWearCapes

Happy #CincoDeMayo !!! #DYK that the first State Dinner President and Mrs. Carter hosted after moving into the White House was to honor President Jose Lopez Portillo of Mexico and his wife? It took place on 2/14/1977 NAID 173698 #CarterLibrary #PresidentialLibrary

#DYK that President Carter always thanked law enforcement for helping with trip support? On this trip to Norfolk, Roanoke, and Williamsburg on September 24, 1977, he took part in campaign rallies for Democratic candidates at each stop. NAID 176284 #100PhotosFor100Years #JC100

Wrapping up #ArchivesGames with two of our favorite ladies! Who says girls don’t play chess? Mrs. Carter and Amy look pretty serious playing a game of #chess at the White House, November, 21, 1978. NAID 182471

We couldn’t have an #ArchivesGames #HashtagParty without throwing in a few sports! Basketball signed by owner of the 1978 Washington Bullets, Abe Pollin, coach Dick Motta, & the team players. Given to Pres. Carter 6/9/78. (The Bullets became the Wizards in 1995). Object: 78.400.1

Although we have not actually played it, we’re sure this game is a total gas and deserves honorable mention for #ArchivesGames ! Gas Line, the practical game born out of necessity, taught us how to deal with gasoline lines and shortages in the late 70s. Object: 79.819.1-.17

This scrimshaw cribbage board is made of whalebone, designed as a polar bear. The feet of the game are two carved whalebone seals. The top has 124 small holes for game pieces. Down the center and on each end are etchings of seals and a walrus. #ArchivesGames Object: 79.567

Just when we thought we couldn’t handle another #ArchivesHastagParty , US National Archives deals us #ArchivesGames ! The Carters donated this deck of Camp David playing cards to the museum in 1984. Museum Object: 84.7.116.1

While many travelers driving in the South did so to visit family and friends, many also sought the sun and fun of beach recreation, although beaches were staunchly segregated. Learn more in The Negro Motorist Green Book now on view. #GreenBook SITravelingExhibits! @ExxonMobil

On 5/4/74 GA Gov. Jimmy Carter delivered the #LawDay speech at @UniversityofGA. Image: Poster cover of Rolling Stone mag., Hunter S. Thompson endorsed Carter for Pres. after hearing him speak! To read the speech go to: tinyurl.com/feemvj6b

Our first #100PhotosFor100Years for May celebrates the friendship of President Carter with these Country Music icons. On June 14, 1977, Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash attended the Presidential Reception for the Inaugural Portfolio Artists. NAID 175145 #JC100 #CarterLibrary

#OTD 4/30/79 President Carter attends the White House Correspondence Dinner. We celebrate by having this be our next #100PhotosFor100Years . #DYK that the White House Correspondents' Association was formed on 2/25/1914 and that the first Dinner was on 5/7/1921? NAID 184552 #JC100

#DYK YKK stands for the Japanese zipper manufacturer Yoshida Kogyo Kabushikikaisha, which roughly translates to Yoshida Company Limited? Thanks to then-Gov. Jimmy Carter, there’s a plant in Macon, GA.
#NationalZipperDay ! Pic: 79.887.1: YKK medal given to Pres. Carter, 1979.

Founded by 26-year-old Morehouse graduate William Alexander Scott II, The Atlanta Daily World was founded in 1928 & is one of the oldest and most influential black newspapers in the country. Pics: LOC & 1947 Green Book courtesy of the Schomburg Center NYPL. @SITESexhibtions

Not all heroes wear capes. This #NationalSuperheroDay we 👀 at Jimmy Carter:
Helps others ✔️
Protects his community ✔️
Role Model ✔️
Mentor ✔️
Military service ✔️
We also want to thank teachers, police officers, firefighters, nurses, and parents everywhere! Image: Carter Family