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Jimmy Carter

39th president of the United States
Also known as: James Earl Carter, Jr.
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Jimmy Carter (born October 1, 1924, Plains, Georgia, U.S.—died December 29, 2024, Plains, Georgia) was the 39th president of the United States (1977–81), who served as the country’s chief executive during a time of serious problems at home and abroad. His perceived inability to deal successfully with those problems led to an overwhelming defeat in his bid for reelection. However, for his work in diplomacy and advocacy, both during and after his presidency, he was...

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