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Jimmy Carter 39 th President. Sondos 4 th Grade. Introduction. Born: October 1, 1924 in Plains, Georgia Election: January 20, 1977 Political Party: Democrat. Early Life. He had 2 sisters and 1 brother His family owned a store
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Jimmy Carter39th President Sondos 4th Grade
Introduction • Born: October 1, 1924 in Plains, Georgia • Election: January 20, 1977 • Political Party: Democrat
Early Life • He had 2 sisters and 1 brother • His family owned a store • Religion, education and hard work were important to his family • He attended public schools in Plains • Graduated at the top of his high school class • First member of his family to graduate from high school
Family Life • Married Eleanor Rosalynn Smith in 1946 • First graduate of U.S. Naval Academy to become president. • First president from the deep south in 150 years • Lillian recalled about her sons desire for being the president
Interesting Facts • He can read 2,000 words per minute • Carter wrote more than 20 books • The national park service manages the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site
INTERESTING FACTS • He enjoys fly fishing , skiing, and wood working • Carter’s “Peanut Brigade” was a group of friends and other volunteers who campaigned for him • Jimmy Carter was the 39th president
Works Cited • Britannica Online School Edition • Elston, Heidi. Jimmy Carter: 39th President of the United States. 2009. • Fact Monster.com