Introduction

1963: Overcoming
Voting Fraud

1963-1966:
State Senator

1966: Run for
Governor

1966-1970: Elected
Governor of Georgia

»1970-1976: Building
the "New South"

1974: Run for the
Presidency

He had become governor as the Civil Rights movement was bringing sweeping changes to the South. He pledged to bring new opportunities for all citizens and to make Georgia a leader in the “New South.” He worked for government reorganization, environmental protection, tax reform and equality for all citizens. He implemented “zero-base budgeting” to eliminate waste. Job opportunities were increased for blacks and women and needed reforms were brought to Georgia’s education and criminal justice systems.

By the end of his term, Jimmy Carter had decided to bring his ideals to the American people. As a leader in the “New South,” he forged a public career that would lead to the presidency of the United States.
 

	Martin Luther King leading civil rights marchers (enlarge)
	"State of Georgia Reorganization and Management improvement Study," Nov. 1971 (enlarge)
	"Zero-base Budgeting in Georgia" Brochure (enlarge)

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