This week's focus takes place during the administration of Jimmy Carter, who won the election over Gerald Ford in 1976. Carter narrowly won election, but won as a Washington outsider, as he had spent his life active in the navy, local business and government in his home state of Georgia. Carter had a winning personality and a genial smile and voters warmed to his image. But, the Carter administration wasn't the full story of the late 1970's. These years included interesting fads and many difficulties. This week we also learned about mood rings, Star Wars, leisure suits, digital watches, Middle East peace talks, inflation and gas rationing. The Five in a Row class read the book, "The Story About Ping." This timeless tale follows the adventure of Ping, a spirited duck who lives on the Yangtze River in China.
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