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Jimmy Carter

President of the United States from 1977 to 1981

"James Earl Carter" redirects here. For his father, see James Earl Carter Sr. For other uses, see James Carter.

Jimmy Carter

Official portrait, 1978

In office
January 20, 1977 – January 20, 1981
Vice PresidentWalter Mondale
Preceded byGerald Ford
Succeeded byRonald Reagan
In office
January 12, 1971 – January 14, 1975
LieutenantLester Maddox
Preceded byLester Maddox
Succeeded byGeorge Busbee
In office
January 14, 1963 – January 9, 1967
Preceded byJames M.

Dykes

Succeeded byHugh Carter
Born

James Earl Carter Jr.


(1924-10-01)October 1, 1924
Plains, Georgia, U.S.
DiedDecember 29, 2024(2024-12-29) (aged 100)
Plains, Georgia, U.S.
Resting place209 Woodland Drive, Plains
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse

Rosalynn Smith

(m. ; died )​
Children Jimmy Carter: Biography, 39th U.S.

President, Carter Center HUC