I have fond memories of our 39th president of the United States which go back to 1977 when he was elected. I was included among six publishers of community weekly newspapers from around the United States to visit with President Carter in the Oval Office to share conditions of the state of the country from a small-town perspective.
Gene Johnson is a writer at The Associated Press. Based in Seattle, he covers a range of topics including legal issues, crime, and aviation, while also delving into features and regional interests across North America and beyond. His work has been featured in notable outlets such as Yahoo News UK, The Washington Post, and NBC4 Washington.