James Earl Carter: Chronology of His Life and Career

(1924- ) businessman, Georgia State Senator, Governor of Georgia, 39th President of the United States, 1977-1981

Jimmy Carter (he almost never used his full name) was relatively unknown outside of his native Georgia when he announced his intention to run for President of the United States. After winning the Democratic nomination on the first ballot, he went on to defeat incumbent President Gerald Ford by a popular vote margin of 40,800,000 to 39,100,000.

Chronology of His Life and Career
October 1, 1924	Born in Plains, Georgia.
1941	Graduated from the Archery (Ga.) High School.
1941-1942	Attended Georgia Southwestern College.
1942-1943	Attended Georgia Institute of Technology.
June 1943	Enrolled in the U.S. Naval Academy.
July 7, 1946	Married Eleanor Rosalynn Smith.
1948	Entered submarine school.
1952	Accepted into the U.S. Navy's prototype nuclear submarine training program.
1953	Resigned from the Navy to take over the family farm in Plains.
1962	Elected to the Georgia State Senate.
1966	Ran unsuccessfully for Governor of Georgia.
1970	Elected Governor of Georgia.
1976	Elected President of the United States.
1980	Lost his bid for a second term as President.
1981	The Carter Presidential Library opened in Atlanta, Georgia.
1982	Became University Distinguished Professor at Emory University.
1986	The Carter Center was dedicated in Atlanta.
1999	Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter both received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
2002	Jimmy Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.