This photograph of President Jimmy Carter in Plains, Georgia, was taken by Bernard Gotfryd on December 24, 1977. President Carter visited his hometown for a meeting with farmers who were part of the American Agriculture Movement. The group was formed to express their discontent with the 1977 Farm Bill, which reduced the price of commodities below the cost of production. Carter served as governor of Georgia prior to his term as president, which began on January 20, 1977 and ended January 20, 1981.

In this photograph, newly sworn-in President Jimmy Carter delivers his inaugural address from the east portico of the United States Capitol. President Carter’s running mate, Vice President Walter F. Mondale, can be seen at right. This photograph was taken by Bernard Gotfryd on January 20, 1977.

This photograph of Chief Justice Warren E. Burger of the Supreme Court administering the Oath of Office to Jimmy Carter from the east portico of United States Capitol was taken by Bernard Gotfryd on January 20, 1977. Next to the two stands First Lady Rosalynn Carter.