Overview
- A planned visit turned into a private tour as the Carter family welcomed 5-year-old Ryan Ramos into offices and living spaces at The Carter Center that are not open to the public.
- Jason Carter met Ryan during the visit and gave him a hat that Jimmy Carter had given to him, calling the moment a sign that his grandparents’ message still resonates.
- Ryan traveled from New Jersey after a video of his Jimmy Carter–themed fifth birthday went viral on social media.
- At the center he explored exhibits, saw a replica of the Oval Office desk, visited President Carter’s office and apartment, and happily called the site “Jimmy Carter World.”
- Ryan’s mother said he has already taken part in service work with Habitat for Humanity, and the family planned more Atlanta stops that reflect the warm, community-focused spirit tied to Carter’s legacy.