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Jimmy CarterJimmy Carter was born on October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia. He was the first chairperson to be born in the hospital (the Wise Clinic in Plains). His parents were James Earl Carter (born 1894, died 1953), and Lillian Gordy Carter (born 1898, died 1983). Jimmy had 3 siblings, Ruth Carter (Stapleton), Gloria Carter (Spann), and William Alton (Billy) Carter. Jimmy Carters ancestry was English, his religion is Baptist. He went to the following schools- Plains High school, Georgia (1929-1941)- Georgia Southwestern College, Americus, Georgia (1941-1942)- Georgia Institute of Technology (1942-1943?- United States Naval Academy, Annapolis (1943-1946 *class of 1947*)- Union College, Schenectady, refreshful York (1952-1953)Some of Jimmy Carters favorites areSports and hobbies- Played Basket ball in Plains High school- Ran cross-country & played under-140 lb. football at Annapolis.- Life-long tennis player- Plays softball, billiards, bowls, fishes, hunts( especially wild turke y, quail, and dove)- Rode a motorcycle before entering politics- To keep in shape, rides a bicycle, jogs, plays tennis.- Dances with Rosalynn- Favorite spectator athletic contest is basketballBreakfast- Orange juice, coffee, fruit, and cereal. Sometimes pancakes.Food- Sirloin steak, medium rare- whatsoever kind of fish or poultry- Corn bread- Any vegetables except beans- Salad with Roquefort dressing - Frozen yogurtHymns- The Navy Hymn "Eternal Father Strong to Save"- "Amazing Grace"- "Blest Be the association That Binds"Color- BlueGift to receive (as a youth)- BooksBooks- Let Us Now Praise Famous Men by James Agee&9- struggle and Peace by Leo TolstoyPoet- Dylan Thomas- Miller WilliamsPhilosopher- Paul Tillich- Reinhold Niebuhr- Soren KierkegaardBible quote"Behold I stand at the door and knock if both man hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me." (Revelations 320)&9Some of his occupations were Served in U.S. Navy to rank of lieutenant, 1946-53 farmer, warehouseman, Plains 1953-77 member of Georgia Senate 1963-1967 Governor of Georgia 1971- 1975 president of the United States 1977-1981 University Professor, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 1982-presodent. &9Upon graduation in 1946 from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, Carter marry Rosalynn Smith. They had three sons, John William (Jack), James Earl III (Chip), Donnel Jeffrey (Jeff), and a daughter, Amy Lynn.&9After serving as a Naval Officer for 7 years, Carter returned to plains, and in 1962 he entered state politics. 8 years later he was elected Governor of Georgia. As a governor, he strongly emphasized ecology, efficiency in government, and the remotion of racial barriers.