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Which factor most significantly influenced Jimmy Carter's decision to leave his promising naval career?
Which factor most significantly influenced Jimmy Carter's decision to leave his promising naval career?
- A disillusionment with military service following his time as a submariner.
- A desire to enter politics and serve in public office.
- His ambition to manage and expand the family's peanut farm.
- His father's cancer diagnosis and the need to manage the family business. (correct)
What distinguishes Jimmy Carter's post-presidency work from that of many other former US Presidents?
What distinguishes Jimmy Carter's post-presidency work from that of many other former US Presidents?
- He primarily worked as a consultant for major corporations and lobbying firms.
- He completely retired from public life to write his memoirs.
- He dedicated himself to international humanitarian and peace-building efforts. (correct)
- He focused solely on domestic issues within the United States.
Considering the challenges faced during Jimmy Carter's presidency, which of the following represents a lasting positive impact of his administration?
Considering the challenges faced during Jimmy Carter's presidency, which of the following represents a lasting positive impact of his administration?
- The complete overhaul of the US healthcare system.
- The resolution of all ongoing economic crises within the United States.
- The negotiation of a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. (correct)
- The significant increase in his approval rating during his four years in office.
How did Jimmy Carter's background and upbringing in rural Georgia potentially influence his political career and policy decisions?
How did Jimmy Carter's background and upbringing in rural Georgia potentially influence his political career and policy decisions?
What was the primary reason Jimmy Carter was relatively unknown outside of Georgia when he announced his candidacy for President?
What was the primary reason Jimmy Carter was relatively unknown outside of Georgia when he announced his candidacy for President?
In what way did Jimmy Carter's creation of the Department of Energy and the Department of Education reflect his broader policy goals?
In what way did Jimmy Carter's creation of the Department of Energy and the Department of Education reflect his broader policy goals?
Which of the following best summarizes the likely reason Joe Biden declared January 9th a federal holiday in honor of Jimmy Carter?
Which of the following best summarizes the likely reason Joe Biden declared January 9th a federal holiday in honor of Jimmy Carter?
How did the establishment of The Carter Center in 1982 align with Jimmy Carter's personal values and long-term goals?
How did the establishment of The Carter Center in 1982 align with Jimmy Carter's personal values and long-term goals?
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Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter
39th President of the United States, served one term.
December 12, 1974
December 12, 1974
The date Jimmy Carter announced his presidential candidacy.
Carter's Presidential Achievements
Carter's Presidential Achievements
Negotiated peace between Egypt and Israel, advanced human rights.
Department of Energy
Department of Energy
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Department of Education
Department of Education
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The Elders
The Elders
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The Carter Center
The Carter Center
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Jimmy Carter's Holiday
Jimmy Carter's Holiday
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Study Notes
- Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, passed away peacefully at his home in Plains, Georgia, on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100.
- He was the longest-living president in US history.
- He will be buried on January 9, 2025, at the family's residence alongside his wife, Rosalynn, who died in 2023 at age 96.
- President Joe Biden has declared January 9 a federal holiday in his honor.
- Carter grew up in the small farming communities of Archery and Plains, Georgia.
- His father was a farmer and grocery store owner, and his mother was a nurse.
- He graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1946 and served as a Navy submariner.
- In 1946, he married Rosalynn Smith.
- He left the Navy in 1953 to manage his family's peanut farm after his father's cancer diagnosis.
- Carter became involved in the Democratic Party, serving as a Georgia state senator and later as governor.
- He announced his Presidential candidacy on December 12, 1974.
- He gained support and secured the Democratic nomination and the Presidency.
- Carter served one term as President of the United States.
- Achievements during his presidency:
- Negotiated a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel.
- Advanced human rights reforms in the US.
- Played a key role in creating the Department of Energy and the modern Department of Education.
- Post-presidency humanitarian work:
- Helped form The Elders in 2007.
- A group of world leaders dedicated to promoting peace and human rights.
- Established The Carter Center in 1982.
- It is focused on advancing human rights and improving global health.
- Helped form The Elders in 2007.
- He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
- Carter is regarded as one of America’s most honest, hardworking, and humble presidents.
- He did not use his office to seek wealth or fame.
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A summary of Jimmy Carter's life, the 39th President of the United States, who passed away at 100. From his early life in Plains, Georgia, to his naval service, presidency, and post-presidency humanitarian work. Details of his burial alongside his wife, Rosalynn.
