Gift of Peace by Elizabeth Raum

Author:Elizabeth Raum [Raum, Elizabeth]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-0-310-72757-6
Publisher: Zonderkidz
Published: 2011-03-11T05:00:00+00:00

Carter won in New Hampshire.

Chapter 10

Walking Humbly

Jimmy continued to win primary races. It looked as if he would become the Democratic Party’s candidate. That meant that he needed to choose a running mate, someone to serve as vice president. He chose Walter Fritz Mondale, a senator from Minnesota. Mondale and Carter agreed on most issues, they liked each other, and they thought they could work well as a team. Senator Mondale knew how things were usually done in Washington. He wanted to be a new kind of vice president, one who would be more involved in running the country. He wanted an office in the West Wing of the White House near the president so that he could attend all major meetings and help make important decisions. Jimmy eagerly agreed. Since Jimmy was from the South, he felt that it was an advantage that Mondale came from the North. Together, they represented all the people. They were young, energetic, and willing to work hard.

The Carters went to New York in July for the Democratic National Convention. They attended parties and receptions, gave interviews, and invited five thousand Democratic delegates to a picnic. They served fried chicken, coleslaw, peanuts, and beer. Jimmy and Rosalynn shook hands for hours.

On the night he was chosen as the Democratic Party’s candidate for president, Jimmy began his speech with these words, “My name is Jimmy Carter, and I’m running for president.” Delegates cheered. Some even cried for joy. The Reverend Martin Luther King Sr., father of the great civil rights leader, gave a closing prayer. He said, “Surely the Lord sent Jimmy Carter to come on out and bring America back where she belongs.” Then he led the delegates in singing “We Shall Overcome.” It was a great beginning.

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