Jimmy Carter: Promoting Peace, Democracy, and Human Rights
James Earl "Jimmy" Carter Jr. was the 39th President of the United States of America, serving from 1977 to 1981. Prior to his presidency, Carter was a peanut farmer and served as a Governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975. His presidency was marked by various challenges, including inflation, energy crisis, and the Iran Hostage Crisis. However, he is also remembered for his efforts towards human rights, environmental protection, and international diplomacy on October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia, to Lillian and James Earl Carter Sr. He was the eldest of four siblings and grew up on a farm. Carter's father was a prominent local businessman and a farmer, while his mother was a registered nurse. Carter attended the Plains High School and later attended Georgia Southwestern College for two years. He then transferred to the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied engineering.