Jimmy Carter Quotes:
Ocupation: 39th U.S. President
Life: b. October 1, 1924
Birthday: October 1
In 1891, during the Presidency of William Henry Harrison [Benjamin Harrison], electric lights were first installed in the White House, the residence of the leaders of our country. At that time, commercial electricity was not economically feasible, but President Harrison wanted to affirm his confidence in the technological capability of our country.
source: United States. President (1977-1981 : Carter), Jimmy Carter (1979). “Jimmy Carter”
topic: Country, Technology, White, Electric Light, Residence
