James Earl "Jimmy"
CARTER
Born
1 October 1924
,
Plains, Georgia, USA
Died
29 December 2024
,
Plains, Georgia, USA
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James Earl "Jimmy" CARTER was born 1 October 1924 in Plains, Georgia, USA
James Earl "Jimmy" CARTER
was the child of
James Earl CARTER
and
Bessie Lillian "Miss Lillian" GORDY
and the grandchild of:
(paternal)
William Archibald CARTER and
Nina PRATT
(maternal)
James Jackson GORDY and
Mary Ida NICHOLSON
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James Earl "Jimmy" married Eleanor Rosalynn SMITH abt. 1947 . Eleanor Rosalynn SMITH was born 18 August 1927 in Plains, Georgia, USA. Eleanor Rosalynn died 19 November 2023 in Plains, Georgia, USA. Eleanor Rosalynn was the child of Wilburn Edgar SMITH and Frances Allethea "Allie" MURRAY.
James Earl "Jimmy" CARTER died 29 December 2024 in Plains, Georgia, USA.
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James Earl "Jimmy" CARTER was a President of the United States.
James Earl "Jimmy" CARTER was a President of the United States.
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Eleanor Rosalynn SMITH was the child of Wilburn Edgar SMITH and Frances Allethea "Allie" MURRAY
Eleanor Rosalynn SMITH-- Date: abt. 1947 Place: Eleanor Rosalynn SMITH was the child of Wilburn Edgar SMITH and Frances Allethea "Allie" MURRAY
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1924 Birth 1 October 1924
Plains, Georgia, USA
1929 - October 29 - Black Tuesday - Stock market crash - The Great Depression Begins - It lasted until 1941 (WW2)
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)1935 - August 14 – United States President Franklin Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act into law 1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.1962 - The Cuban Missile Crisis was a tense 13-day standoff in October 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union over the installation of Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles from the U.S. coast. The crisis is considered the closest the Cold War came to escalating into a full-scale nuclear war. It began when American spy planes discovered the missiles, leading to a U.S. naval blockade of Cuba and intense negotiations. The crisis ended when Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev agreed to remove the missiles in exchange for the U.S. promising not to invade Cuba and secretly agreeing to remove American missiles from Turkey.1963 - I Have a Dream Speech - Martin Luther King's Address at March on Washington August 28, 1963.June 17, 1972 – August 9, 1974 - Watergate Scandal began with the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C., in 1972. Members of President Richard Nixon's administration attempted to cover up their involvement. The scandal led to the discovery of multiple abuses of power by the Nixon administration, the resignation of President Nixon in 1974, and the indictment of several administration officials.1973 - January 22 - Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 and Doe v. Bolton, 410 U.S. 179: The U.S. Supreme Court declares that the Constitution protects women’s right to terminate an early pregnancy, thus making abortion legal in the U.S.1973 - March 29 - The last United States soldier leaves Vietnam The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.1974 - Gerald R. Ford becomes President of the United States after the resignation of Richard Nixon.1977 - January 20 - Jimmy Carter (1924 - ) becomes 39th President of the United States
Jimmy Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. A Democrat and former governor of Georgia, Carter's presidency was marked by efforts to address the energy crisis, promote human rights, and reform government. He achieved notable successes in foreign policy, particularly the Camp David Accords, which led to a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. Domestically, however, his administration struggled with high inflation, unemployment, and the aftermath of the 1979 energy crisis. The Iran hostage crisis, where 52 American diplomats and citizens were held hostage for 444 days, significantly affected his presidency. Despite his loss to Ronald Reagan in the 1980 election, Carter's post-presidency has been highly distinguished by his humanitarian work and efforts in global conflict resolution, earning him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
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Jimmy Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. A Democrat and former governor of Georgia, Carter's presidency was marked by efforts to address the energy crisis, promote human rights, and reform government. He achieved notable successes in foreign policy, particularly the Camp David Accords, which led to a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. Domestically, however, his administration struggled with high inflation, unemployment, and the aftermath of the 1979 energy crisis. The Iran hostage crisis, where 52 American diplomats and citizens were held hostage for 444 days, significantly affected his presidency. Despite his loss to Ronald Reagan in the 1980 election, Carter's post-presidency has been highly distinguished by his humanitarian work and efforts in global conflict resolution, earning him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
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1981 - June 5 - First reported case of AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)1986 - January 28 - Space Shuttle Challenger accident - The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986, when the shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, leading to the deaths of its seven crew members. 1989 - The World Wide Web is invented at CERN (Tim Berners-Lee, UK)2001 - September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Coordinated terrorist attacks by the extremist group al-Qaeda on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, leading to significant changes in U.S. domestic and foreign policy, including the War on Terror.January 20, 2020 - CDC reports the first laboratory-confirmed case of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus in the U.S. from samples taken on January 18 in Washington state and on the same day activates its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to respond to the emerging outbreak. (cdc.gov)Biography
Jimmy Carter, whose full name is James Earl Carter Jr., served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. Born on October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia, Carter came from a farming family. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1946 and later served as an officer in the Navy.
Here are some key points about Jimmy Carter's life and presidency:
Early Life and Education:
Rural Background: Carter grew up in a rural farming community in Georgia during the Great Depression. His family owned a peanut farm.
Education: After graduating from the Naval Academy, he studied nuclear physics at Union College in New York.
Military Service:
Naval Officer: Carter served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1953, working with nuclear submarines.
Carter's Path to Politics: His father's death in 1953 led him back to Plains, where he took over the family peanut farm. His involvement in local politics began during this time.
Political Career:
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Jimmy Carter, whose full name is James Earl Carter Jr., served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. Born on October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia, Carter came from a farming family. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1946 and later served as an officer in the Navy.
Here are some key points about Jimmy Carter's life and presidency:
Early Life and Education:
Rural Background: Carter grew up in a rural farming community in Georgia during the Great Depression. His family owned a peanut farm.
Education: After graduating from the Naval Academy, he studied nuclear physics at Union College in New York.
Military Service:
Naval Officer: Carter served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1953, working with nuclear submarines.
Carter's Path to Politics: His father's death in 1953 led him back to Plains, where he took over the family peanut farm. His involvement in local politics began during this time.
Political Career:
Georgia State Senate:...Read MORE...
'In June 2022..., the U.S. Supreme Court... overturned Roe v. Wade, ruling there is no federal constitutional right to abortion. The ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization abandoned nearly 50 years of precedent and marked the first time in history that the Supreme Court has taken away a fundamental right.' (reproductiverights.org)Ex-President Donald J. Trump took credit for this, stating: 'I was proudly the person responsible for the ending of … Roe v. Wade.' (truthsocial video post 112235238031827342 dated April 8, 2024)
2023 Death of Spouse/PartnerEleanor Rosalynn SMITH died 19 November 2023, Plains, Georgia, USA
2024 Death 29 December 2024
Plains, Georgia, USA
He died at the age of 100.
Added: 3/1/2023 4:44:46 PM
- Updated: 12/29/2024 6:25:45 PM
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