
president of the United States from 1977 to 1981 (1924–2024)
1924 — 2024
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Profession
president of the United States from 1977 to 1981 (1924–2024)
Born
October 1, 1924
Died
2024 (age ~100)
Name Origin
English
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writer, businessperson, engineer
1924
Born in Lillian G. Carter Nursing Center (1924-10-01)
1953
EducationStudied at Union College
1963
Positionmember of the Georgia State Senate (1963–1967)
1971
PositionGovernor of Georgia (1971–1975)
1976
PositionPresident-elect of the United States (1976–1977)
1976
AwardAbout
James Earl Carter Jr. was an American politician and humanitarian who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, Carter served from 1971 to 1975 as the 76th governor of Georgia and from 1963 to 1967 in the Georgia State Senate. He lived longer than any other president in US history, reaching age 100.
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James Earl Carter Jr. was an American politician and humanitarian who served as the 39th president of the United States from 1977 to 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, Carter served from 1971 to 1975 as the 76th governor of Georgia and from 1963 to 1967 in the Georgia State Senate. He lived lon
The name James means "The twentieth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the general epistle of James.. Etymology: The English New Testament form of Jacob, from James, from James, from Iācōmus, spoken and altered pronunciation of Iācōbus, from , from , from tr=Yaʿăqōḇ. Santiago. In reference to the Ecuadorian island, a modification of the earlier name Duke of York's Island after its eponymous duke's coronation as James II of England. See Jacme for an intermediary between James and Jaume.". It is of English origin.
James Carter was born on October 1, 1924.
James Carter died in 2024, at approximately 100 years of age.
Name Meaning
The twentieth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the general epistle of James.. Etymology: The English New Testament form of Jacob, from James, from James, from Iācōmus, spoken and altered pronunciation of Iācōbus, from , from , from tr=Yaʿăqōḇ. Santiago. In reference to the Ecuadorian island, a modification of the earlier name Duke of York's Island after its eponymous duke's coronation as James II of England. See Jacme for an intermediary between James and Jaume.
The name James is of English origin, meaning "The twentieth book of the New Testament of the Bible, the general epistle of James.. Etymology: The English New Testament form of Jacob, from James, from James, from Iācōmus, spoken and altered pronunciation of Iācōbus, from , from , from tr=Yaʿăqōḇ. Santiago. In reference to the Ecuadorian island, a modification of the earlier name Duke of York's Island after its eponymous duke's coronation as James II of England. See Jacme for an intermediary between James and Jaume.". It is traditionally a male name.
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James — October 1, 1924
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
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3am Wikipedia rabbit hole. Ended up here. No regrets.
— a night owl
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Actions
Financial Times Person of the Year
1977
PositionPresident of the United States (1977–1981)
1979
AwardInternational Mediation medal
1981
AwardAnsel Adams Award
1987
AwardAlbert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism
1987
Awardhonorary doctorate of Haifa University
2024
Died in Jimmy Carter House