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How Jimmy Carter created the Iowa Caucus playbook that catapulted him to the White House
DES MOINES, Iowa — In 1975, political consultant Tim Kraft’s job was to turn “Jimmy who?” into Jimmy Carter, the bona fide presidential contender. It was a tall order for a first-term Georgia ...
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Prominent Iowans remember Jimmy Carter, catapulted by Iowa Caucuses to the presidency
Georgia Gov. Jimmy Carter solidified Iowa as the place for presidential candidates to make their mark in 1976.
Iowan rides in military horse unit that transported Jimmy Carter's body through Washington D.C.
An Iowan got to play a major role in the funeral procession for President Jimmy Carter in Washington D.C. Spc. Chase Redfern is a 2021 graduate of Sumner-Fredericksburg High School in northeast Iowa ...
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Why Jimmy Carter has a special place in Iowa lore: How he created the Iowa Caucus playbook
In 1975, political consultant Tim Kraft’s job was to turn “Jimmy who?” into Jimmy Carter, the bona fide presidential contender. It was a tall order for a first-term Georgia governor.
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Iowa leaders remember Jimmy Carter, who put caucuses on the map in road to the White House
Some words may be mispronounced. Iowa leaders praised former President Jimmy Carter as a dedicated public servant and global humanitarian who used the Iowa caucuses in 1976 to propel the ...
Close Up: Looking at Jimmy Carter's impact on Iowa
On this week's episode of Close Up, we look at Jimmy Carter's impact across the globe — and here in Iowa.
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Why are flags at half-staff? Flags will be lowered until late January for Jimmy Carter
Expect to see flags in Iowa at half-staff for nearly an entire month in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, after ...
The Gazette26d
Iowa caucuses boosted Jimmy Carter in 1976, and vice versa
Some words may be mispronounced. Iowa played a starring role in the 1976 presidential election when Jimmy Carter, a little-known peanut farmer and former Georgia governor, won the Democratic ...
Habitat for Humanity honors Jimmy Carter in a-DOOR-able way
Two doors dedicated to President Jimmy Carter are available for signing at Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity Restore ...