Jimmy Carter Presidential Library

Let's continue our for the ! Today's match is between Spain and Saudi Arabia. On January 3, 1978, President and Mrs. Carter visited Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where they were greeted by members of the Saudi Royal Family, including Crown Prince Fahd bin 'Abd al-Aziz Al-Saud, seen here.
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While team USA isn't playing in Atlanta, we didn't want to get through the without honoring our home team! President Carter welcomed representatives from the American Soccer League to the White House. The shirt and soccer ball pictured here are both part of our collection. These items are on display in the museum through the end of the . Come by and see them!
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A new home for hope, change, and civic education is opening on Chicago’s South Side. The Obama Presidential Center opens to the public on June 19!

Learn more about the Obama Presidential Center at Obama.org, or follow along Obama Foundation for more.

President Carter and President Obama had a warm and lasting friendship, often exchanging letters throughout Obama's time in office. Carter even met with him in the White House on a couple different occasions, as seen here.

Images 1 and 2 courtesy of the Obama Presidential Center.
Images 3 and 4 from the Carter Library collection

We wish everyone a meaningful Juneteenth and honor the enduring importance of freedom, justice, and equal opportunity for all.

Today is South Africa's first Atlanta match for the World Cup. On March 5, 1977, President Carter met in the Roosevelt Room with Gatsha Buthelezi, Chief Executive Councilor of the Kwa Zulu in South Africa. Buthelezi served as prime minister to the Zulu royal family from 1954 until his death in 2023. While often seen as controversial, Buthelezi worked to end apartheid in South Africa and served in Nelson Mandela's cabinet.
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Join us on July 4 as award-winning author and historian Denise Kiernan talks about her new book, Obstinate Daughters. With each of her books, Kiernan uncovers the long-forgotten stories of those left to the margins, and now with Obstinate Daughters, she rewrites the story of America’s birth, finally giving the women who kept the colonies running and liberty alive the recognition they deserve—perfectly timed for the 250th anniversary of American independence. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the venue through The Book Worm Bookstore of Powder Springs.

Join us tomorrow (June 17) at 7pm as staff from Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area talk about their new book and the rich history of this area. Event is free and open to the public. Register on our website or using the QR code. Books will be available for purchase on site through 44th&3rd Bookstore.

Today is the first Atlanta-hosted match of the World Cup! Throughout the month, we will be highlighting some of the competing nations by showing off some Carter connections they have. Follow along as we ! Today's match is between Spain and Cabo Verde (formerly Cape Verde). Don't you love this photo of President Carter arriving in Madrid, Spain? Greeting him and Mrs. Carter were King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sophia.

It says something about how tight-knit classmates can be when one of them takes a break from campaigning for President to attend their high school reunion! Image: Plains High School Class of 1941; 6/12/1976 schedule from our collection.

Join us tonight at 7pm as award-winning author and historian Beverly Gage discusses her new book, This Land Is Your Land! Books will be available for purchase through Charis Books during the event and can be signed following the presentation.