SPC - Jimmy Carter (Lesson)

Jimmy Carter

Introduction

Jimmy Carter icon Georgia is currently home to the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter. President Carter was born and raised in Plains, Georgia to peanut farmers. He currently resides there today. A graduate of the Naval Academy, he began his political career as a two term State Senator. He then was elected Governor of the state where he systematically consolidated numerous offices and committees. He then served as President of the United States from 1977-1981. Today, the Nobel Peace Prize winner focuses on serving humanity both in Georgia and abroad. 

 

Jimmy Carter

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Photograph of President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalyn Carter during his Inaugural Parade 

 

Review

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Think About This

 

 

Jimmy Carter has served Georgia in a variety of political roles. As a State Senator, he focused on improving education across the state. As a Georgia Governor, he improved the financial budget and consolidated state agencies to reduce waste. His years as president were a mix of successes and failures. Overall, he is still working today in humanitarian efforts to improve relationships abroad. 

  INAUGURATION PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF THE CARTER LIBRARY. ALL OTHER IMAGES CREATED BY GAVS