Summary
Worried about upsetting the animal rights and environmental lobbies, Carter denied reports that he had hit the rabbit with his paddle. [...] not only does Carter cement his reputation as one of the great American presidents, but he becomes a major cultural figure, setting the tone for the decade.
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Carter Had Killed the Rabbit
"I never did hit the rabbit," President Carter earnestly told the sniggering press corps in Plains, Georgia. "I just splashed water towar...
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