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Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornOctober 01, 1924
Age101
BirthplacePlains, Georgia, United States
Zodiac SignLibra - (see also Jimmy Carter's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRat
GenerationGreatest Generation
Known ForServing as the 39th President of the United States, the Camp David Accords, and his humanitarian work with the Carter Center.

Intro

Jimmy Carter is an American politician and philanthropist who served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, he is especially recognized for his emphasis on human rights in foreign policy, brokering the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, and his extensive humanitarian work after leaving office, particularly through the Carter Center, which promotes global health, democracy, and conflict resolution.

Early Life & Background

Jimmy Carter grew up in the rural town of Plains, Georgia, where he was raised on a peanut farm. He attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1946, and served in the U.S. Navy before returning to Georgia to manage the Carter family's peanut business following his father's death.

Career Highlights

  • Elected as the Governor of Georgia (1971–1975)
  • Elected as the 39th President of the United States (1977–1981)
  • Brokered the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel (1978)
  • Established the Department of Energy and Department of Education
  • Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his work in advancing peace, democracy, and human rights through the Carter Center
  • Extensive humanitarian projects including disease eradication with the Carter Center

Trivia

  • Jimmy Carter is the longest-lived president in U.S. history.
  • He is a skilled woodworker and has written more than 30 books.
  • He taught Sunday school at his local church in Plains, Georgia, even after his presidency.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Jimmy Carter?

Jimmy Carter is 101 years old.

When was Jimmy Carter born?

Jimmy Carter was born the 1 October 1924.

Where is Jimmy Carter from?

Plains, Georgia, United States.

On His Birth-Day

About October 1st, 1924, in brief:

  • Historical events: Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, was born on this date. His presidency is noted for significant events in domestic and foreign policy, as well as his post-presidency humanitarian efforts.
  • Day of the week: October 1st, 1924 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Whistling the Blues Away by Wendell Hall & Carson Robison
  • Popular movie: Beau Brummel directed by Harry Beaumont

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Sources

  1. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jimmy-Carter
  2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Carter
  3. https://www.cartercenter.org/about/experts/jimmy_carter.html
  4. https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/2002/carter/biographical/
  5. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0141652/bio/