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a letter from President Carter
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Did You Know?
• He was sworn into the presidency under his nickname "Jimmy."
• He was the first president since 1932 to lose re-election.
• He presided over the creation of the Department of Energy.
• During his term, the Panama Canal treaties and the Camp David Accord were signed.
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Jimmy Carter
(October 1, 1924 - )
Life Facts
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Personal:
• First Lady: Eleanor Rosalynn Smith Carter, Wife
• Number of Children: 4
• Education Level: College
• School Attended: United States Naval Academy
• Religion: Baptist
• Profession: Military, Farmer, Business
• Military Service: Lt.
Public Service:
• Dates of Presidency: 1/20/1977 - 1/20/1981
• Presidency Number: 39
• Number of Terms: 1
• Why Presidency Ended: Defeated
• Party: Democratic
• His Vice President(s): Walter F. Mondale
• Governor of a State: GA (1971-1975)
• State Legislative Service: GA (1963-1967)
Methodology and Resources
Presidential Places
Birthplace:
Jimmy Carter National Historical Site
Library: Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum
Other Sites: The Carter Center
Reference Material
Bibliography
Inaugural Address
Related Links
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Papers: Jimmy Carter Library - Atlanta, GA, 404-331-3942
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• Programming includes:
• Jimmy Carter Life Portrait: From Jimmy Carter National Historic Site - Plains, GA
Guests included: Doug Brinkley, author, The Unfinished Presidency: Jimmy Carter's Journey Beyond the White House; Leo Ribuffo, professor, George Washington University; Fred Boyles, superintendent, Carter National Historic Site; Maxine Reese, Peanut Brigade and Plains resident; and Annette Wise, teacher Watch | Order videotape
• 1999 Carter interview Watch
• Stephen Frantzich on Carter's diary Watch
• 1977 Inauguration Watch
• Carter on 1976 presidential candidacy Watch
• 1976 campaign ad Watch
• 1977 "fireside chat" on energy Watch
• Doug Brinkley on Carter's early political career Watch
• 1977 University of Notre Dame commencement Watch
• Hedrik Hertzberg on Carter's character Watch
• 1979 "Malaise" speech on energy crisis Watch
• Carter on Soviet invasion of Afghanistan Watch
• Peter Bourne, Jimmy Carter: A Comprehensive Biography Watch
• Carter vacations Watch
• Carter on Camp David accords Watch
• Carter on rescue attempt of American hostages (1980) Watch
• 1980 Carter - Reagan debate Watch
• 1998 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter interview Watch
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