James Earl Carter Jr. is an American former politician who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as the 76th governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975 and as a Georgia state senator from 1963 to 1967.
Quick Facts About Jimmy Carter
| Celebrated Name | Jimmy Carter |
|---|---|
| Age (As of 2024) | 99 Years of 2024 |
| Nick Name | Jimmy |
| Birth Name | James Earl Carter Jr. |
| Birth Date | 1924-10-01 |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Political Pundit |
| Nationality | American |
| Birth Nation | USA |
| Place Of Birth | Plains, Georgia |
| Mother | Bessie Lillian |
| Father | James Earl Carter Sr. |
| High School | Plains High School |
| Religion | Christian |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Rosalynn |
| Famous For | Being the 39th president of the United States |
| Siblings | 3 |
| Height | 177 cm |
| Weight | 70 Kg |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Gray |
| Horoscope | Libra |
| Home Town | Plains |
| Ethnicity | English |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Married Date | July 7, 1946 |
| Children | 4 |
| Net Worth | $7 Million |
What is Jimmy Carter Famous For?
- Served as the 29th president of the United States.
- Winner of Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
Where was Jimmy Carter Born?
Jimmy Carter was born on 1 October 1924. His birth name is James Earl Carter Jr. He was born to a father, James Earl Carter Sr., and a mother, Bessie Lillian. His birthplace is in Plains, Georgia in the United States. He holds American nationality. He had 3 siblings, Gloria, Ruth, and Billy. All three of his siblings died of pancreatic cancer.
He attended Plains High School from 1937 to 1941. He then started undergraduate coursework in engineering at Georgia Southwestern College in nearby Americus. He transferred to the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta in 1942.
The career of Jimmy Carter
He achieved admission to the Naval Academy in 1943. He graduated from the academy in 1946.
He was promoted to lieutenant junior grade in 1949.
He served in the inactive Navy Reserve until 1961. He left the service with the rank of lieutenant.
He was awarded American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, China Service Medal, and National Defense Service Medal.
Farming
After his Navy career, he transitioned into agribusiness. The first year of his agribusiness did not turn out to be a success, he took classes, and learned agriculture and accounting as well. Soon, he was able to grow his business and become successful.
Politics
He served as a member of the Georgia state senator from the 14th district from 1963 to 1967.
He then served as the governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975.
He then became the 39th president of the United States.
He announced his candidacy for President of the United States in December 1974.
He later went on to serve as the president from 1977 to 1981.
He ran for President of the United States for the second time. However, he was defeated by Republican Ronald Reagan.
Post Presidency
After his presidency, he remained active in the private sector.
He founded the non-governmental and non-profit organization, Carter Center in 1982.
He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in co-founding the Carter Center in 2002.
Who is Jimmy Carter Married to?
Jimmy Carter fell in love with his sister Ruth’s friend Rosalynn Smith while at the Naval Academy. Shortly after his graduation on 7 July 1946, the two got married. The couple has 4 children together, John William (Jack), James III, Donnel, and Amy Lynn.
He underwent elective surgery in August 2015 to remove a small mass on his liver. He announced in the same month that he had been diagnosed with cancer that had metastasized. He disclosed that melanoma had been found in his brain and liver. He announced in December 2015 that his medical scans no longer show any cancer.
Did You Know?
- His father served as a reserve lieutenant in the U.S. Army’s Quartermaster Corps during World War I.
- He was s sprint football player for the Navy Midshipmen.
- He was named an honorary citizen of Peru in October 1984.
- He criticized the Bush administration’s handling of Hurricane Katrina.
- He serves as an Honorary Chair for the World Justice Project.
- He occasionally teaches Sunday school at Maranatha Baptist Church.
- He is known for his strong opposition to the death penalty.
- He supports same-sex marriage.
- He loves painting, fly fishing, woodworking, cycling, tennis, and skiing.
- He had made arrangements to be buried in front of his home in Plains, Georgia.