Jimmy Carter39th PresidentSondos 4th Grade

IntroductionBorn: October 1, 1924 in Plains, GeorgiaElection: January 20, 1977Political Party: Democrat

Early LifeHe had 2 sisters and 1 brotherHis family owned a storeReligion, education and hard work were

important to his familyHe attended public schools in PlainsGraduated at the top of his high school classFirst member of his family to graduate from

high school

Family LifeMarried Eleanor Rosalynn Smith in 1946First graduate of U.S. Naval Academy to

become president.First president from the deep south in 150

yearsLillian recalled about her sons desire for

being the president

Interesting FactsHe can read 2,000 words per minuteCarter wrote more than 20 booksThe national park service manages the Jimmy

Carter National Historic Site

INTERESTING FACTSHe enjoys fly fishing , skiing, and wood

working Carter’s “Peanut Brigade” was a group of

friends and other volunteers who campaigned for him

Jimmy Carter was the 39th president

Works CitedBritannica Online School EditionElston, Heidi. Jimmy Carter: 39th President of

the United States. 2009.Fact Monster.com