| Nickname | Jimmy |
| Born | October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia |
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| Father | James Earl Carter |
| Mother | Lillian Gordy Carter |
| Married | July 7, 1946
Eleanor Rosalynn Smith (1928- ) |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Education | Graduated 1946
U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. |
| Occupation | Farmer, public official |
| Political Party | Democrat |
Children:
• John William "Jack" Carter (1947- )
• James Earl "Chip" Carter III (1950- )
• Donnell Jeffrey "Jeff" Carter (1952-)
• Amy Lynn Carter (1967- )
Military Service and Rank:
• Lieutenant (Navy)
Other Government Positions:
• Georgia State Senator, 1963-66
• Governor of Georgia, 1971-75
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