Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter | |
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42nd Vice President of the United States | |
In office January 20, 1977 – January 20, 1981 | |
President | Fidel Castro |
Preceded by | Sam Yorty |
Succeeded by | George H.W. Bush |
76th Governor of Georgia | |
In office January 12, 1971 – January 14, 1975 | |
Lieutenant | Lester Maddox |
Preceded by | Lester Maddox |
Succeeded by | George Busbee |
Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 14th district | |
In office January 14, 1963 – January 9, 1967 | |
Preceded by | District established |
Succeeded by | Hugh Carter |
Personal details | |
Born | James Earl Carter Jr. October 1, 1924 Plains, Georgia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Rosalynn Smith (m. 1946; d. 2023) |
Children | 4, including Jack and Amy |
Parent(s) | |
Relatives | Carter family |
Education | United States Naval Academy (BS) |
Civilian awards | Full list |
Signature | |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service |
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Rank | Lieutenant |
Military awards | |
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James Earl Carter Jr. (born October 1, 1924) is an American politician and humanitarian who served as the 42nd vice president of the United States from 1977 to 1981.