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Jimmy Carter Turns 100: Reflecting on a Life of Service and Compassion

Wednesday, Oct 2 2024 by

James Earl Carter, Jr. turns 100 today. The former president has a legacy that will live another 100 years or more.

He served as governor of Georgia, and asĀ  the 36th president of the United States. He only served one term, and had a reputation as overseeing a country in “malaise” from inflation and international crises. However, he did oversee several important international accomplishments, including the Camp David Accords and an arms reduction treaty with the Soviet Union.

And yet, the work he performed after his presidency is what makes him so admirable, respectable, and unique among political leaders around the world. After serving as president, he became heavily involved in working towards bringing peace to the world, both through diplomatic efforts and through community volunteer work.

On this centennial, let’s look at some of the places that molded him into one of the most influential individuals of the 20th century.

Boyhood Home, Plains, GA

Born in rural Georgia on October 1, 1924, Jimmy was the oldest of four kids, and would later be confirmed as the first US president born in a hospital. His parents, like most white people of the time, supported segregation, but their family home was in a predominately African American area, which influenced Carter’s outlook and support for integration.

Carter started farming an acre of land in his teens, selling peanuts and developing a reputation as a hardworking kid.

Jimmy Carter's Boyhood Home (Google Maps)
Jimmy Carter's Boyhood Home

US Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD

After attending Georgia Tech and graduating from the US Naval Academy, Carter married his hometown love, Rosalynn Smith. Carter was commissioned in the Navy as an ensign, and the couple began their life together with constant deployments and moving the family around the US. Carter served on nuclear submarines, which would have been a tight fit for the nearly 6′ sailor.

US Naval Academy (Google Maps)
US Naval Academy

Governor’s Mansion, Atlanta, GA

After suddenly resigning from the Navy for family matters, the family moved back to tiny Plains, Georgia. What seemed like a major setback turned into the key to launch him onto the world stage. Carter became a state senator, and then was elected governor of Georgia in 1970. In his inaugural speech, he said “The time of racial discrimination is over,” indicating his commitment to human rights, which he would prioritize for the rest of his life.

The Governor’s mansion is a three-story mansion set on 18 acres of land in the upscale Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta. This is where Carter and his family lived during his one term as governor.

Georgia Governor's Mansion (Birds Eye)
Georgia Governor's Mansion

White House, Washington, DC

Towards the end of his first term, Carter announced his intention to run for president of the United States. His genuine approach won over voters, and he won first the Democratic nomination, and then the election in November 1976.

Carter was inaugurated as the 39th president of the United States on January 20, 1977. He and Rosalynn moved to the White House, the official residence of American presidents since John Adams. Each president added their own features, and Carter was no different. He added solar panels (which were later removed) and was the first president to incorporate computers and printers into office functions.

The White House (StreetView)
The White House

Current Home, Plains, VA

After losing his reelection campaign to Ronald Reagan, Carter moved back to Plains, Georgia. The modest home was built by the Carters in 1961, and they have lived there ever since. Even into their 80s, Jimmy and Rosalynn did their own renovations and maintenance.

From here, Carter continues to speak out on domestic and international issues. He and Rosalynn dedicated their lives to service, from international human rights causes, to volunteering with Habitat for Humanity projects in their own region. This personal commitment to doing more than talking has given Carter a post-presidential legacy far more meaningful than any other leader.

Rosalynn passed away in 2023, and was buried on the property, a testament to the value she and her family place on the area where they grew up, raised their family, and started their political journey. Someday, Jimmy will be buried by her side.

Jimmy Carter's House (Google Maps)
Jimmy Carter's House

Presidential Library and Museum, Atlanta, GA

Like all presidents, Carter has a formal library full of his presidential papers, documents, important memorabilia, and other materials from his time in office, and his life.

Located in downtown Atlanta, the museum has exhibits featuring the Nobel Peace Prize he was awarded in 2002, other international recognition of his human rights work, as well as a life-size replica of the Oval Office.

The library houses more than 25 million pages of documents, half a million photos, and countless objects that commemorate his time in the public sphere.

The library can be visited for research purposes, and the museum is open to tours. The Carters guaranteed that all students 16 and under can attend for free, and the library funds transportation for students coming on class trips.

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library (Birds Eye)
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library

National Historic Park, Plains, GA

Carter’s boyhood house and land have been turned into a national historical park, and are an excellent resource for anyone wanting to learn more about this amazing man. The park also includes his old high school and other landmarks that were important to the development of the simple peanut farmer who rose to serve as leader of the free world.

Jimmy Carter National Historical Park (StreetView)
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park

In the decades since he left office, Carter (and his wife Rosalynn) developed a persona separate from and greater than a leader of one political party. They became symbols of human rights, equality under the law, the respect for the individual, and for putting your efforts behind your words. Their collective legacy will last because they found ways to change the world, by changing themselves and the places around them.

President Carter is a remarkable man, and a wonderful example that we can learn from. On this important birthday, let’s wish him a happy birthday, and honor his legacy by doing a kind deed to someone we see today.

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Paris 2024 Olympians - More

Sunday, Aug 11 2024

Its been such a fun ride, but the Paris Olympics are coming to a close. These games have featured so many incredible athletes at the very best. We’ve featured some of them here these past two weeks, but there are so manyĀ  fascinating people we can’t wait to see more of. Keep an eye on these other talents, and of course their awesome houses, here on VirtualGlobetrotting!

Giannis Antetokounmpo

The “Greek Freak” was a flagbearer for his native Greece in Paris, though his team failed to medal. The two-time NBA MVP is an international superstar with a net worth of $70 million. As a long time member of the NBA’s Milwaukee Bucks, his home is a 10,000-square-foot house in River Hills, Wisconsin. This huge house with a gym, pool, and wine cellar, has been passed around by members of the Bucks organization for many years.

Giannis Antetokounmpo's House (Google Maps)
Giannis Antetokounmpo's House

Joel Embiid

Another basketball big man, Cameroon-born Joel Embiid represented the United States in Paris. Embiid, also a former NBA MVP, lives a more urban life in the home of his team, The Philadelphia 76ers. His net worth of $85 million affords him a Center City penthouse with a 1,000-square-foot private outdoor space and a pool and hot tub overlooking the city of Brotherly Love. Embiid listed this property in January 2024 for $5.5 million.

Joel Embiid's House (Google Maps)
Joel Embiid's House

Coco Gauff

Tennis sensation Coco Gauff was eliminated from the tennis draws earlier than should would have liked, but the 20-year old US Open winner gets to return beautiful home in Boynton Beach, Florida. Gauff’s net worth is $3.5 million but she has plenty of time to earn more money and maybe some Olympic hardware!

Coco Gauff's House (Google Maps)
Coco Gauff's House

Katie Ledecky

American swimmer Katie Ledecky is one of the most decorated Olympians of all time. She came into Paris with ten Olympic medals and left with four more. One of the most dominant Olympians since 2012, Ledecky landed a $7-million endorsement deal with swimwear brand TYR. Ledecky, who hails originally from Bethesda, Maryland, moved her base of operations from Stanford in California, to the University of Florida in 2021. Her house in Gainesville rests in a nice wooded area. Katie Ledecky’s net worth is $5 million.

Katie Ledecky's house (Google Maps)
Katie Ledecky's house

Naomi Osaka

Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka was once the number-one ranked player in the world before stepping away from the sport to have her first child. She came back this year for her second Olympics but was unable to advance through the first round. Osaka has won four major championships and in 2021 was the highest-paid female athlete in the world. Osaka’s net worth is $45 million. She purchased her 6,855-square-foot home in Tarzana, California from popstar Nick Lachey in 2022.

Naomi Osaka's House (Birds Eye)
Naomi Osaka's House

Sha’Carri Richardson

American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson is one of the fastest women in the world, winning a silver medal at the 100m in Paris. Her success on the track has led to endorsement deals from Nike, Powerade, and Sprite. She moved from her hometown of Dallas, Texas to this 2,461-square-foot house in Clermont, Florida in 2022. With a net worth of $1.5 million, she was able to drop $580,000 on this suburban home with a pool.

Sha'Carri Richardson's house (Google Maps)
Sha'Carri Richardson's house

We hope you’ve enjoyed the Olympics as much as we have and that you’ve had fun checking out the homes of some of the greats we’ve seen over the past fortnight! Keep checking in with VGT for more celebrity homes and other cool places we can see from the sky!

 

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Paris 2024 Olympians - Steph Curry

Thursday, Aug 8 2024

The United States Men’s basketball team is absolutely loaded with talent and big names but two-time NBA MVP Steph Curry is a standout among greats. The 36-year-old point guard has won four NBA championships but had not represented his country in the Olympics before this year. He is now part of a squad that is the overwhelming favorite to win gold. The semifinals are today!

Steph Curry’s net worth is around $180 million. He earns over $50 million per season playing for the Golden State Warriors and has major endorsement deals with Nike and Under Armour. He and his wife, Ayesha, have also been very active in real estate, buying and selling many high-value properties over the years. Let’s take a look at their current portfolio.

Atherton, California

Steph and Ayesha Curry recently moved to a brand-new home in Atherton, California. They paid a reported $30 million for this 18,000-square-foot, 2-acre mansion.

Steph Curry's House (Google Maps)
Steph Curry's House

Malibu, California

The brand-new Atherton house is nice, but this $50-million, 17-acre mansion in the Malibu bluffs is absolutely breathtaking. This house boasts over 12,000 square feet of living space and panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean.

Steph Curry's Malibu House (Google Maps)
Steph Curry's Malibu House

Winter Park, Florida

The most recent addition to the Currys’ empire is this $2.1-million home in Winter Park, Florida. Though certainly modest compared to what we’ve seen so far, it’s not a bad crash pad for Curry’s golf trips to Florida!

Steph Curry's House (Google Maps)
Steph Curry's House

Waxhaw, North Carolina

Like many wealthy athletes, Steph Curry also keeps a house near his hometown. Curry was born and raised in Charlotte, NC where his father, Dell Curry, played for the NBA’s Hornets. Curry bought this 8,000-square-foot house in 2011 for around $12.5 million.

Stephen Curry's House (Google Maps)
Stephen Curry's House

Thanks for checking in with us throughout the Olympics! There’s still more to come!

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