Jimmy Carter
Official portrait, 1977
Official portrait, 1977
39th President of the United States
In office
January 20, 1977 – January 20, 1981
Vice PresidentWalter Mondale
Preceded byGerald Ford
Succeeded byRonald Reagan
76th Governor of Georgia
In office
January 12, 1971 – January 14, 1975
LieutenantLester Maddox
Preceded byLester Maddox
Succeeded byGeorge Busbee
Member of the Georgia State Senate
from the 14th district
In office
January 14, 1963 – January 10, 1967
Preceded byDistrict established
Succeeded byHugh Carter
Personal details
Born
James Earl Carter Jr.

(1924-10-01) October 1, 1924 (age 100)
Plains, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
(m. 1946)
Children4, including Jack and Amy
Parents
Residence(s)Plains, Georgia, U.S.
EducationUnited States Naval Academy (BS, 1946)
Occupation
  • Politician
  • businessman
  • philanthrophist
  • author
  • farmer
Civilian awardsList of honors and awards
SignatureCursive signature in ink
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy
Years of service
  • 1946–1953 (active)
  • 1953–1961 (reserve)
Rank Lieutenant
Military awards