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Jimmy Carter
1924–2024
A Georgia peanut farmer turned U.S. president, he became just as well known for the work he did after leaving the White House. His life joined politics, faith, and hands-on humanitarian service in a way that made him one of the most distinctive public figures of his era.
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State of the Union Addresses
by Jimmy Carter
About the author
Born in Plains, Georgia, on October 1, 1924, he graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and served in the Navy before returning home to run the family peanut business. He moved into politics in Georgia, serving in the state senate and then as governor, before winning the 1976 presidential election and becoming the 39th president of the United States.
His presidency from 1977 to 1981 is often remembered for both major diplomatic efforts and serious domestic and international challenges. Among the best-known milestones were the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, while his time in office also included the energy crisis, high inflation, and the Iran hostage crisis.
After leaving office, he built an unusually active second career centered on public service. Through The Carter Center, he worked on peace efforts, election monitoring, public health, and human rights, and in 2002 he received the Nobel Peace Prize for that long record of work. He died in Plains, Georgia, on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100.