1. Sondos 4 th Grade

2. Introduction Born: October 1, 1924 in Plains, Georgia Election: January 20, 1977 Political Party: Democrat

3. Early Life He had 2 sisters and 1 brother His family owned a store Religion, education and hard work were important to his family He attended public schools in Plains Graduated at the top of his high school class First member of his family to graduate from high school

4. Family Life Married Eleanor Rosalynn Smith in 1946 First graduate of U.S. Naval Academy to become president. First president from the deep south in 150 years Lillian recalled about her sons desire for being the president

5. Interesting Facts He can read 2,000 words per minute Carter wrote more than 20 books The national park service manages the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site

6. INTERESTING FACTS He enjoys fly fishing, skiing, and wood working Carter’s “Peanut Brigade” was a group of friends and other volunteers who campaigned for him Jimmy Carter was the 39 th president

7. Works Cited Britannica Online School Edition Elston, Heidi. Jimmy Carter: 39 th President of the United States. 2009. Fact Monster.com