Quick Info
| Profession | Politician and humanitarian |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 01/10/1924 |
| Age | 100 years (died on 29, Dec, 2024) |
| Birthplace | Plains, Georgia, United States |
| Date of Death | 29/12/2024 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about James Earl Carter Jr.
09/01/2025
A national day of mourning and federal holiday was held on January 9, 2025, the day of the state funeral service for former President Jimmy Carter in Washington, D.C. His remains had lain in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in the days before the service. He was buried at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, Georgia, following the ceremonies.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981 and as the 76th Governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975. He later became known for humanitarian work and international peace efforts through the Carter Center. |
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| Political Party | Democratic |
Educational Qualification(s)
| United States Naval Academy | Graduated 1946, studied nuclear science |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Baptist |
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| Residence at death | Plains, Georgia |
| Death | Died at his home in Plains, Georgia, while in hospice care |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Rosalynn Carter (married 1946; she died 19/11/2023) |
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Family
| Parents | Lillian Carter and James Earl Carter Sr. |
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| Spouse | Rosalynn Smith Carter |
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| Grandchildren | Jason Carter |
Career
| Navy | Served as a naval officer, including in the nuclear submarine service |
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| Georgia State Senate | Served 1963 to 1967 |
| Governor of Georgia | Served 1971 to 1975 |
| President of the United States | Served 1977 to 1981, defeated by Ronald Reagan in 1980 |
| Post-presidency | Founded the Carter Center and authored more than 30 books |
| Awards | Nobel Peace Prize, 2002 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was the first U.S. president to live to the age of 95 | |
| 2. Was the longest-lived U.S. president and the oldest former president in U.S. history | |
| 3. Brokered the Camp David Accords in 1978 | |
| 4. Attended the 2017 presidential inauguration at age 92, the oldest person to do so |
