Jimmy Carter National Historic Site presidential campaign, now serves as a museum focusing on the 1976 Presidential Campaign and Election. It features exhibits which highlight Jimmy Carter's campaign for President. The train depot operated from 1888 until 1951, when all public transportation to and from the area ceased. The current home of the Carters, while currently not open to the public, is technically a part of the National Historic Site. The Carters have lived in the home since 1961. During his presidency, it was used as his Summer White House. Jimmy Carter National Historic Site The Jimmy Carter National Historic Site, located in Plains, Georgia,
Jimmy Carter sought out his advice. Carter spoke favorably of former Governor of Arkansas Bill Clinton, and criticized Ross Perot. As the primary concluded, Carter spoke of the need for the 1992 Democratic National Convention to address certain issues not focused on in the past, and campaigned for Clinton after he became the Democratic nominee in the general election, publicly stating his expectation to be consulted during the latter's presidency. Carter endorsed Vice President Al Gore days before the 2000 presidential election, and in the years following voiced his opinion that the election was won by Gore, despite the Supreme Court handing