Jimmy Carter
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Public Domain: Deng Xiaoping and Jimmy Carter Shaking Hands by White House Photographer, 1979 (NARA)










Key Facts
From Peanuts to the President's House!
Imagine a kid named Jimmy who grew up on a peanut farm in Georgia. That's Jimmy Carter! He loved learning and even went to a special school to become a Navy officer.
After being a brave submarine sailor, he came back home to help his family grow peanuts. But Jimmy had big dreams! He wanted to help people and make the world a better place, which led him all the way to becoming the President of the United States!
Making Big Decisions as President
When Jimmy Carter was president, he had to make really important choices for the whole country. He worked hard to make sure everyone had enough energy, like making sure lights could stay on. He also signed important papers to create new government helpers, like the Department of Energy and the Department of Education.
It was like being the captain of a giant ship, steering it through tricky waters!
A President Who Never Stopped Helping!
Even after being president, Jimmy Carter didn't stop! He started a special center to help people all over the world. He traveled to faraway places to help stop fights between countries and made sure people were treated fairly. He even helped get rid of a yucky disease that made people sick. He's like a real-life superhero who keeps fighting for good!
The Longest-Living President Ever!
Guess what? Jimmy Carter lived to be 100 years old! That's older than your grandparents' grandparents! He is the longest-living president in all of American history. He also won a super special award called the Nobel Peace Prize for all his amazing work helping people and making peace. He showed everyone that you can do incredible things your whole life.
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