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PRESIDENT-James Earl Carter

James Earl Carter, Jr. better known as Jimmy Carter, was the 39th President of the United states. He served one term from 1977-1981. His political party is Democrat. He was also well educated, his contributions in office, and has some interesting facts.

President James "Jimmy" Carter is still alive today. He was born October 1, 1924, in Plains Georgia. His father James Earl Carter, Sr, would work in the field as a farmer and also worked in the office as a businessman. Carter's mom, Lillian Gordy Carter, was a registered nurse. Mr. Carter had one daughter named Ann Lynn. He also three sons. Their names were John William Carter the oldest of them all, the middle child is James Earl Carter III, and the youngest is Donnel Jeffery Carter. He married Eleanor Rosalynn Smith on July 7,1946. Mr. Carter was a soldier, farmer, warehouseman, public official, and professor.

Mr. Carter was educated in Plains public schools. He was enrolled at Georgia Southwestern college(1941-1942). Also at Georgia Institute of Technology(1942-1943). In 1943-1946 he was enrolled at United States Naval Academy(class of 1947). Last, in 1952-1953 he attended the Unioil college.

Mr. Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Out of all 44 Presidents, he was the only one to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Mr. Carter negotiated a peace treaty that was between Egypt and Israel. In Iran, Mr. carter tried to free hostages. He served in the Military and was in many wars. Mr. Carter pardoned all the draft evaders of the Vietnam War. "//The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan destroyed what was left of detente, and the Iranian seizure of American Hostages, dominated all other government activities in Carter's last year in office, insuring his defeat to Ronald Reagan//"-**// __Quote__ //**.

Did you know that President Carter was the first President from Georgia. Also, he was the first President born in a hospital and was the first President to graduate from the Naval Academy. Hundreds of people claim that he is one of the worst Presidents because he raised gas prices and tried unsuccessfully to free the hostages in Iran. " //We live in a time of transition, an uneasy era which is likely to endure for the rest of this century. During the period we may be tempted to abandon some of the time- honoured principles and commitments which have been proven during the difficult times of past generations. We must never yield to this temptation. Our American values are not luxuries, but necessities - not the salt in our bread, but the bread itself//"-**// __Quote__ //.**

Mr. Carter is saying that we the people are living in a time of change. James Carter says that we will have some difficult times and some good times in our generation.


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