Jimmy carter biography timeline for kids

James Earl Carter is born

Jimmy was born as James Earl Carter in a small Georgia town.

Jimmy carter biography timeline for kids

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Where did jimmy carter go to college

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He was the first American president born in a hospital. Jimmy's education

Jimmy attended high school and later Georgia Southwestern College. Eventually he went on to attend the United States Naval Academy. Marriage

While attending the Naval Academy, Jimmy married his sweetheart, Rosalynn.

They had three children. Leaving the Navy

Mr. Carter served in the Navy for several years, working his way up to a commanding officer. When his father died in , Jimmy left the Navy to help run his family's business. Jimmy enters politics

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Carter's entrance into politics was through the Georgia State Senate.

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He served two full terms and later went on to become the governor of Georgia. President!

After the Watergate scandal of Richard Nixon, Mr. Carter found himself at an advantage in winning the election.

No one associated him with Washington polit