Jimmy Carter actually said...

They are chosen on the basis of academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and demonstrated excellence in the areas of visual and performing arts or creative writing.

Context

Presidential Scholars Announcement of the Selection of 141 Students as Presidential Scholars of 1980.

05/15/1980

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