Babar the Elephant entertains children at the Carter White House
First Lady Rosalynn Carter held a reception for diplomatic children at the White House on December 19, 1979. The entertainment "Babar the elephant" performed by the Metropolitan Opera Ballet is looked over by Mrs. Carter with granddaughter Sarah, daughter of Jack and Judy Carter, in her arms. At left is Amy Carter holding James Carter, while James Carter touches the trunk of the elephant. James and Jason are the children of Chip Carter. (UPI Photo/Ron Bennett/Files)
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