Born: October 1, 1924

First Lady: Eleanor Rosalynn Smith Carter

Political Party: Democratic

Presidential Term: January 20, 1977 to January 20, 1981

Famous Quote: “If the misery of others leaves you indifferent and with no feeling of sorrow, then you cannot be called a human being.”

Timeline

1946 Graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy

1946 Married Eleanor Rosalynn Smith

1963-1967 Georgia state senator

1971-1975 Governor of Georgia

1977-1981 Thirty-ninth president of the United States

2002 Nobel Peace Prize winner