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J ames Carter The 39 th President

J ames Carter The 39 th President. 1977-1981. By Chris Pelz. Birth & Death. His full name is James Earl Carter Jr. He was born in Plains, Georgia on October 1, 1924 . First President born in a hospital. Has not died yet. He is 87 years old. Early Life.

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J ames Carter The 39 th President

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  1. James Carter The 39th President 1977-1981 By Chris Pelz

  2. Birth & Death • His full name is James Earl Carter Jr. • He was born in Plains, Georgia on October 1, 1924 • First President born in a hospital • Has not died yet • He is 87 years old

  3. Early Life • He once bought five huge bails of cotton for 5 cents a pound, later he sold them for three times the original price • His family grew up with no electricity or running water

  4. Schooling • He went to a public school • He also went to the institute of technology • He went to a Naval academy to study nuclear physics

  5. Professional Life • He was a peanut farmer • Went to fight in world II • Took very strong environment stands • Pushed for human rights • He was a woodworker

  6. Political Journey • He was a democrat • Governor of Georgia • Georgia senate

  7. Know for as President • He insisted on be called Jimmy • Only president who got the Nobel Peace Prize after leaving office for his untiring effort • He was very funny • He was honest

  8. Key Events during Presidency • 52 hostages were taken in Iran then released on his last day of office • He was concerned about the economy he insisted people use less power • He made a peace treaty between Israel and Egypt Egypt Israel • Mount St. Helens erupted in Washington state killing 60 people

  9. Other Interesting Facts • He had a dog named Grits • His brother Billy was so popular when Carter was president Billy got a beer named after him Billy beer • He had four kids John, James, Jeffery, and Amy • He was a Baptist

  10. Credits for Information and Pictures • http://www.classroomhelp.com/lessons/Presidents/index.html • http://inaugural.senate.gov/history/chronology/index.cfm • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_carter • Also thanks to miss Valvo for the links at http://www.mybookmarks.com/public/valvo • And thanks to Clip Art creators for all the great pictures!!!!

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