True Love

In September 1979, the week I left for Kansas City, President and Mrs. Carter took a paddle wheel trip down the Mississippi and stopped in Davenport at the radio building I had just given notice to. Pretty sure it was a campaign trip, but not certain. I remember the secret service being around the station for days and the day of his arrival it was a zoo. I did my show at 6am, so I was pretty much in the building and stayed there. The interview with the president was on the AM station, meanwhile Mrs. Carter could not have been any more kind sweet or gracious. It seemed she chatted with everyone and the term “southern belle” was invented for her. I also remember how pretty she was. Stunning woman I hung in the background as it wasn’t anything involving me. I just remember how cool it was to the in the same building as the President. When the interview was over, he shook every hand and gave that smile every time. He too was as gracious as could be. An impression I carry 44 years later as vivid as ever. If there was ever a first class one way ticket to heaven, she’s boarded, I’m afraid he’s about to. Married 77 years. Breathtaking.