When President Jimmy Carter traveled, he sometimes stayed in people’s homes. This started as a way to save money when he was running for Georgia governor, but he continued these home visits even after being elected to America’s highest office. He stayed with at least eight different families around the country, one of which was in Oregon. Producer Nora Colie was six years old when President Carter came to stay with her neighbors, the Olson family. She recently revisited their memories, and her own, in honor of Carter’s 100th birthday.

You can read more and see the Oregon Experience video Nora Colie produced here.

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