James "Jimmy" Earl Carter

Part I of Essay
James Earl Carter was born on October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia. His father, James Earl Carter Sr., was a farmer. His mother, Lillian Gordy was a Registered Nurse. He later joined the Navy and accomplished the rank of senior grade lieutenant. When his father died he was " ....

Part II of Essay
.... Jimmy became our 39th president on January 20, 1977. His noteworthy foreign policy accomplishments of his administration included the Panama Canal treaties, the Camp David accords, the treaty of peace between Egypt and Israel, the SALLT II treaty witht he Soviet Union, and the establishment of U.S. diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. He championed human rights throughout the world. On the domestic side, the administration's achievements included a comprehensive energy program conducted by a new Department of Energ ....