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Birthday
On october 1, 1924 Jimmy Carter was born in Plains, Georgia. -
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Jimmy Carter Timeline
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Graduation
On this day Jimmy Carter graduates from highschool and enrolls in Georgia Southwestern college. -
New college
He gets admitted into the United Sates Naval Academy at Annapolis. He showed talent for electronics and naval tactics. -
First Child
Their first child is born in Porstmouth, Virginia. John William, also known as, Jack. -
Marriage
He marries Rosalynn Smith, whom he met while serving in the navy. -
Second son
James Earl Carter, Chip, was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. -
Third son
Their third son Donnell Carter is born in New London, Connneticut. -
Earl Carter dies
On this day his father dies of Pancreatic cancer. -
Return Home
After his Fathers death, even though Rosalynn isn't happy about it, they travel back to Plains, Georgia to help manage the peanut farm. -
Georgia Senate
He runs for a seat in the Georgia Senate and defeats his republican opponant by 1,000 votes. -
Senate Reelection
He is reelected for the same spot in the Georgia Senate. -
Govenor
He tries to run for Govenor, but loses to Lestor Maddox. -
Fourth Child
On this day the Carter's daughter Amy, fourth and final child, was born. -
Govenor
He became geogia's 76th govenor. -
Presidential run
He announces that he plans to run for the president of the United States. -
Nominated
He vins the nomination by the Democrats at the Democratic National Convention. -
New President
Jimmy Carter wins the Presidential election by one of the closest margins in American HIstory. He just barley beats Gerald Ford and is the first President from the deep south since Zachary Taylor. He becomes the 39th president of the United States. -
Carter's Last day
On this day Jimmy Carter's term was over, but in running for reelection he was defeated by Ronald Reagen. -
Carter Center
He creates the Carter Center which sponsors multiple different programs, like the human rights in third-world countries. -
Foreign Affairs
he convinces the leader in Nicaragua to step down and let a new leader step up. One who who was elected by the people. -
Award
He is awarded the Presidential Medal of freedom. -
Peace Prize
Jimmy Carter is awarded the Noble Peace Prize for his work in helping to resolve international conflicts.
