A Vast and Awesome Universe: The Jimmy Carter UFO Experience

LEARY, GEORGIA - JANUARY 6, 1969 - 7:15 PM ET

James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. was preparing to speak at the local Lions Club meeting. While standing outside with several of the attendees, one of them suddenly pointed to the sky. It was just past dark- stars were visible but neither the sun nor the moon could be seen. Carter's gaze followed the man's finger- to the West, about thirty degrees above the horizon, he saw a bright white object.