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Birth
Jimmy Carter was born on this date in Plains, Georgia. He was the first president born in a hospital. -
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Jimmy Carter
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Rosalynn's Birth
Rosalynn Smith was born on this day. -
Graduates Naval Academy
Jimmy Carter graduates the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. -
Marrige
Jimmy Carter and Rosealynn Smith get married on this day. -
First-Born
Jack Carter was born on this day. He is the couple's first child. -
Second-Born
The Carter's second-born child is born on this day. His name is Chip. -
Third-Born
Jeff, the Carter's third-born child is born on this day. -
Earl Dies
Earl Carter, Jimmy's father, dies from pancreatic cancer. -
Moving Back Home
Jimmy is discharged from the navy. Him and his family move back to Georgia to take over the Carter Family buisness. -
State Senator
Jimmy plans to run for state senator. -
Running for Governor
Jimmy tells that he plans to run for Georgia's governor. He loses this campaign. He plans to run again. -
Amy's Birth
The Carter's fourth child, Amy Lynn, is born. -
Elected Governor
Carter ran for governor and lost the first time. This is the second time he has ran for governor. He won 48.6% of the vote, beating his competitors. -
Time Magazine
Jimmy Carter is put on the front of "Time Magazine." He was a representitave of the "New South." -
Running for President
Carter announces his candidacy for president. -
Carter as President
Jimmy CArter wins the Presidential Ealection by a smalll margin. Although, he doesn't know until 3:30 am. -
Around the World
Rosalynn travels to Brazil, Colombia, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Peru, Ecuador, and Venezuela as the President's emissary. -
Panama Canal Treaty
Carter and Panamanian president Omar Torrijos Herrera sign the Panama Canal Treaty. -
Iran Hostages
The 444-day arrest of these 66 hopeless, innocent people begin today. -
Iranians Release Blacks and Females
Iranians relase 13 black and female hostages from their holding. This leaves 53 still captive. -
Running for Re-Election
Carter announces his candidacy for re-election. -
Reagan for President
Reagan wins the 1980 Presidential Election by a landslide. -
Released Hostages
The second Reagan takes oath, Iran releases the hostages. This was their 444th day. -
Carter is an Author!
Jimmy writes and publishes his first book, The Blood of Abraham. -
Winning a Title
Rosalynn and Jimmy receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in America. -
Noble Peace Prize
Carter wins the Nobel Peace Prize for his many years of untiring efforts to peaceful solutions.
