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Jimmy Carter. Overview and main events
Overview and main events
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, is a renowned politician, humanitarian, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Born on October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia, Carter has had a distinguished career marked by significant achievements in politics, diplomacy, and humanitarian work. Here is a timeline of his life highlighting some of the most notable events and milestones.
October 1, 1924
Birth
Jimmy Carter was born as James Earl Carter Jr. in Plains, Georgia, making him the first U.S. president born in a hospital. His upbringing was influenced by peanut farming, politics, and the Baptist faith.
1946
Graduation from the Naval Academy and Marriage
Carter graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, and married Rosalynn Smith. He served as a naval officer for seven years before returning to Plains to manage his family's business.
1962-1967
Georgia State Senate
Carter entered state politics by serving in the Georgia State Senate for two terms. This marked the beginning of his political career, during which he emphasized ecology, government efficiency, and the removal of racial barriers.
1971-1975
Governor of Georgia
Carter was elected as the 76th Governor of Georgia, where he continued to focus on government efficiency, ecology, and social justice. His tenure as governor set the stage for his future presidential campaign.
1977-1981
39th President of the United States
Carter was elected as the 39th President of the United States. During his presidency, he implemented a national energy policy, established the Departments of Energy and Education, and brokered the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel. He also faced significant challenges including the Iran hostage crisis, the energy crisis, and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
1978
Camp David Accords
Carter facilitated the historic Camp David Accords, a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, which is considered one of the most significant diplomatic achievements of the 20th century.
1979
Establishment of the Department of Education
Carter successfully established the Department of Education, a cabinet-level department aimed at improving the quality of education and centralizing education policy at the federal level.
1980
Expansion of National Parks and Olympic Boycott
Carter signed the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, protecting over 157 million acres of land in Alaska. He also led the U.S. boycott of the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow in response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
1982
Founding of The Carter Center
After leaving office, Carter and his wife Rosalynn founded The Carter Center, an organization dedicated to advancing human rights, promoting democracy, and alleviating human suffering around the world.
2002
Nobel Peace Prize
Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his decades of untiring effort to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, advance democracy and human rights, and promote economic and social development.
October 1, 2024
100th Birthday
Jimmy Carter became the longest-lived president in U.S. history and the first to live to 100 years of age, marking a significant milestone in his life and legacy.
