Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter was born in 1924 in Georgia and went on to be a naval officer, farmer, and businessman before entering politics. He served as Georgia's governor from 1971 to 1975, before being elected as the 39th President of the United States in 1976. During his presidency, from 1977 to 1981, he focused on human rights, energy policy, and the Middle East peace process. Carter's foreign policy accomplishments include the Camp David Accords and the Panama Canal treaties. After leaving office, he became known for his humanitarian work, including founding the Carter Center, which focuses on global health and conflict resolution. Carter won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his efforts to promote democracy and human rights. Background Image: Jimmy Carter with his family in 1976, The National Archives, License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en