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Jimmy Carter. Personal Life and Relationships
Personal Life and Relationships
This timeline outlines the key events and milestones in Jimmy Carter's personal life, including his birth, education, marriage, and family.
October 1, 1924
Birth
James Earl Carter Jr. was born in Plains, Georgia, making him the first U.S. President born in a hospital.
1946
Education and Marriage
Jimmy attended high school and later Georgia Southwestern College. He then attended the United States Naval Academy, where he met and married Rosalynn Smith.
1953
Leaving the Navy
After his father's death, Jimmy left the Navy to help manage the family's peanut farm in Plains, Georgia.
1950s-1960s
Family Life
Jimmy and Rosalynn had three children: Jack, Donnell, and Amy. They continued to live in Plains, Georgia, and were active in their local community.
1982
Founding of the Carter Center
After leaving office, Jimmy and Rosalynn founded the Carter Center, dedicated to advancing human rights and alleviating human suffering.
