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50 years ago, in the early hours of Nov. 3, Jimmy Carter was declared the winner of the presidential election. During hi
The Carter CenterNovember 2, 2026

50 years ago, in the early hours of Nov.

3, Jimmy Carter was declared the winner of the presidential election. During his victory speech, he offered a message of unity and hope: “If I can tap the greatness that's in you and in the American people, we can make our nation's government great and a source of pride once again.” Photo credit: Hulton Archive/Getty Images
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