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The Jimmy Carter Peanut Statue is a monument located in Plains, Georgia, United States. Built in 1976, the roadside attraction depicts a large peanut with a big smile, and was built to support Jimmy Carter during the 1976 United States presidential election.
Sep 21, 2023 · Conspicuous by its oversized figure, a sculpted peanut adorns the verdant fields of Plains GA, overshadowing its life-sized counterparts. Known as the Jimmy Carter Peanut, the statue is a vestige of its titular protagonist’s presidential campaign, mimicking his iconic toothy smile.
Sep 19, 2016 · Discover Jimmy Carter Smiling Peanut in Plains, Georgia: This 13-foot smiling peanut in Georgia helped Jimmy Carter win the 1976 presidential election.
Oct 17, 2023 · The popularity of and curiosity about the peanut grew significantly during the successful 1976 presidential campaign that put Jimmy Carter in the White House. The image of the peanut in caricature was seen around the world as a symbol of not only a president but also the town of Plains.
As you're leaving Plains on your way to the Maranantha Baptist Church, you'll see this cute peanut statue on the right side of the road. It's the perfect place for a photo to remember your visit to Plains!
It was the brainstorm of Loretta Townsend (1935-2017), who was in charge of the decorations, and was inspired by the image of Jimmy's toothy mouth superimposed on a peanut that had been used on Carter campaign buttons and souvenirs.
May 9, 2018 · The Smiling Peanut statue, located in Carter’s hometown of Plains, Ga. is a 13-foot statue that first appeared as part of the 1976 presidential campaign.
