Carter’s journey from a rural Georgian upbringing to the presidency was significantly shaped by the civil rights movement and the moral leadership of figures like King.
Carter's election was described as 'as close as the American people have ever come to picking someone out of the phone book to be president.' This highlights the improbability of his rise.
Despite encountering fierce political backlash during the civil rights era, Carter managed to embody the moral and democratic ideals championed by King, influencing his presidency.
Carter's return to his home state after his father's death coincided with the tumultuous political landscape following Brown v. Board of Education, marking the beginning of his journey in politics.
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