Jimmy Carter was sworn in as the 39th president of the United States in January 1977 at age 52. On his first full day in office, he pardons most Vietnam-era draft evaders.
As governor, Carter completely reorganized the state government and helped bring Black officials into positions of power. All that came after a run for the office rooted in race-baiting.
“A frontal system will continue to move across Western Washington early this morning,” the weather service said. “Brief, dry conditions expected this afternoon through tonight. A system will ...