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Title: James Earl Jimmy Carter


1
James Earl Jimmy Carter
  • Born on- 10/1/1924
  • Current Status- living
  • 39th President

2
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

3
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

4
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

5
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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  • THANK YOU
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