Carter's Swamp Rabbit Incident

President Carter Was Attacked by a Swamp Rabbit While Fishing

On a quiet spring day in 1979, President Jimmy Carter found himself in an unexpected and peculiar situation while fishing in a pond on his farm in Plains, Georgia. As he cast his line and enjoyed the tranquil surroundings, a swamp rabbit suddenly emerged from the water and began swimming directly towards his boat. The…

Carter's Hospital Birth

Jimmy Carter Was the First President Born in a Hospital

Jimmy Carter made history as the first U. S. president born in a hospital. He was born on October 1, 1924, at Wise Sanitarium in Plains, Georgia. This event marked a big change in how babies were born in America. Prior to this, most births occurred at home, reflecting the traditional practices of earlier generations….