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Article Body Text<p>The following are a few key dates in the life of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, whose one term in office ran from 1977 to 1981: </p> <p> — October 1, 1924: Jimmy Carter is born in the small town of Plains, Georgia</p> <p> — 1946: Graduates from the U.S. Naval Academy</p> <p> — July 7, 1946: Marries Rosalynn Carter shortly after graduation</p> <p> — 1970: Elected governor of Georgia. The Democrat would go on to serve in that office from January 1971 until January 1975, when his White House campaign kicked into high gear</p> <p> — November 2, 1976: Defeats Republican incumbent Gerald Ford in the presidential election</p> <p> — January 20, 1977: Inaugurated as the 39th president of the United States</p> <p> — September 17, 1978: Signing of the Camp David Accords under Carter's mediation, which would lead to a peace treaty between Israel and Egypt</p> <p> — November 1980: Defeated by Republican challenger Ronald Reagan in the presidential election</p> <p> — January 20, 1981: Leaves office, succeeded by Reagan</p> <p> — 1982: Founds the Carter Center, a non-governmental organization that focuses on conflict resolution and health initiatives</p> <p> — 2002: Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize</p> <p> — December 29, 2024: Dies at home in Plains, Georgia, at age 100</p>
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LanguageEnglish
NewsML Media TopicsArts, Culture, Entertainment and Media
Subtitles / Dubbing AvailableNo
NetworkVOA
Embargo DateDecember 29, 2024 17:56 EST
BylineAgence France-Presse
Brand / Language ServiceVoice of America - English
