President Carter's Mother

Originally Posted May 13, 2002

Saturday night on the history channel was a special compilation biography of the mothers of recent Presidents of the United States. I thought I might relate a portion of the program which was dedicated to Jimmy Carter's mother. I am paraphrasing from memory so please forgive any inconsistencies if you happened to have viewed the same program.

Mr. Carter was recounting the walk to the White House after being sworn in as the 39th President of the United States. His mother was part of the procession as she had been a large part of his campaign. Carter's press secretary instructed those in the procession not to talk to the press along the route, all of whom were trying to get a quick word from the now President. Mr. Carter's mother told the press secretary that she could tell her son what to do but not her and to "go to hell." The elder Carter then made her way over to where the reporter's were. One reporter asked, "what do you think of your son?" She replied, "Which one?"

Happy Mother's Day.