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Jimmy Carter: A Brief Biography
Jimmy Carter was born on October 1st, 1924. He was born and raised in Georgia where he also attended college. He was the 39th president. Carter was a Baptist and his parents where very religious. Carter has three sons: john, James and Donnel. Carter was married to Rossalynn. Carter attended Georgia southwestern college and later in the navy became a submariner. Also, carter attending Union College. After the death of his father he returned to take care of his mother. He became a community leader. Jimmy carter was elected president on November 2nd, 1976. He has foreign policy accomplishments such as Panama Canal treaties, treaty of peace between Egypt and Israel, camp Davids Accords, the SALT treaty with the Soviets and establishments of U.S.
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