Jimmy Carter’s victory in the Florida primary in 1976 helped propel him to the presidency. The results also showed Florida was part of the New South, turning a page on overt official and

Former President Jimmy Carter may have only served one term as governor, but he left his mark in many ways even before leaving for Washington, even literally. With a pencil, Carter signed the desk in the governor’s ceremonial office,

The U.S. Joint Task Force-National Capital Region said Carter’s motorcade will stop at his childhood home before proceeding to Atlanta, where he will be honored at the Capitol and the Carter Center. Stay tuned for updates throughout the day here.