James Earl Jimmy Carter

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James Earl Jimmy Carter

• Born on- 10/1/1924
• Current Status- living
• 39th President

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Family Life

• Grew up on a family farm in Plains, GA
• Had 3 siblings Billy, Gloria, and Ruth
• He was a star in sports
• He was gifted and loved to read
• Married to Rosalynn Carter
• Had four children Jack, James Earl III, Jeff,
  and Amy

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Schooling/Career

• Went to Plain High School, Georgia Southwestern
  College, and Georgia Institute of Technology
• Before Presidency, Carter served in the Navy, was
  a peanut farmer, Sunday School teacher, Senator,
  and the Governor of Georgia
• Fought in no wars

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Presidency

• Became President in 1977
• Served 1977-1981
• Reduced the number of nuclear arms produced in
  America
• Created two new cabinet level departments the
  Department of Energy and the Department of
  Education

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Interesting Facts

• Won the Nobel Peace Prize
• Worked with Habitat for Humanity
• Wrote 21 books
• Is the second oldest living President
• First President born in a hospital

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