Title
Photograph of Bessie Lillian Gordy Carter
Title (generic)
Photograph
This photograph shows Bessie Lillian Gordy Carter, the mother of President James (Jimmy) Carter, standing on the Truman Balcony of the White House. From there she watched the reception for Pope John Paul II. According to the back of the photograph, she received warm applause. This photograph was taken by Mayor Lawrence LeFebre.
Collection
Mayor Lawrence LeFebre Papers
Place
United States, Washington D.C., White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, White House
Date (created)
1979-10-06
Date (coverage)
1979-10-06
Rights
The Lawrence History Center holds this image but may not have full intellectual property and legal rights to it. Please contact the Center for more information.