Jimmy Carter describes his family's radio usage and discusses his early appreciation of Glenn Miller. He also reflects on listening to a historic boxing match between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling.

Childhood Memories: Radio

Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia, that revolves around farming, church and school, had a large influence in molding the character and in shaping the political policies of the 39th President of the United States.

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