Politician
Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter was born on October 1, 1924 in Plains, Georgia. He was elected to the Georgia State Senate at age 39 and became Governor of Georgia at 47.
Jimmy Carter was born in 1924 and lived to age 100. Anyone born before 1924 is older than Jimmy. Anyone over 100 is older than Jimmy ever was.
Born
October 1, 1924
Plains, Georgia
World pop: ~1.9B
Died
December 29, 2024
World pop: ~8.1B
Jimmy's age at death
100
Your age
20
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Jimmy's Life Timeline
Jimmy Carter was born on October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia. He grew up in a farming family during the Great Depression, which shaped his values of hard work and community service. After serving in the United States Navy, he returned to Georgia to manage the family peanut farm and became involved in local politics, eventually serving as a state senator.
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Carter's political career took off when he became the Governor of Georgia in 1971, where he implemented significant reforms in education and mental health. He was elected the 39th President of the United States in 1976, during which he brokered the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt, a landmark achievement in Middle Eastern diplomacy. His presidency also focused on human rights, energy conservation, and economic challenges, though he faced criticism for the Iran Hostage Crisis.
After leaving office in 1981, Carter continued to work on humanitarian efforts, founding the Carter Center in 1982, which promotes global health and democracy. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his decades of advocacy for peace and human rights. Carter lived a long life dedicated to service, passing away in 2024 at the age of 100, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and commitment to social justice.
Joined the United States Navy
Jimmy Carter was 26 years old when he joined the United States Navy as a naval officer. His service during World War II and the Korean War helped shape his leadership skills and commitment to public service.
Jimmy Carter was 26 years old when he joined the United States Navy in 1950. Are you older than Jimmy was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Was elected to the Georgia State Senate
Jimmy Carter was 39 years old when he was elected to the Georgia State Senate. This marked the beginning of his political career, where he focused on progressive reforms in his home state.
Jimmy Carter was 39 years old when he was elected to the Georgia State Senate in 1963. Are you older than Jimmy was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Became Governor of Georgia
Jimmy Carter was 47 years old when he became the Governor of Georgia. His tenure was marked by significant reforms in education and mental health, which improved the state's public services.
Jimmy Carter was 47 years old when he became Governor of Georgia in 1971. Are you older than Jimmy was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Was elected President of the United States
Jimmy Carter was 52 years old when he was elected the 39th President of the United States. His presidency focused on human rights, energy conservation, and foreign diplomacy.
Jimmy Carter was 52 years old when he was elected President of the United States in 1976. Are you older than Jimmy was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Brokered the Camp David Accords
Jimmy Carter was 54 years old when he brokered the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt. This historic agreement was a significant step towards peace in the Middle East.
Jimmy Carter was 54 years old when he brokered the Camp David Accords in 1978. Are you older than Jimmy was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Won the Nobel Peace Prize
Jimmy Carter was 78 years old when he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his decades of humanitarian work and efforts to promote peace and democracy worldwide.
Jimmy Carter was 78 years old when he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Are you older than Jimmy was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Founded the Carter Center
Jimmy Carter was 82 years old when he founded the Carter Center, an organization dedicated to improving global health, democracy, and human rights. This initiative has had a lasting impact on communities around the world.
Jimmy Carter was 82 years old when he founded the Carter Center in 2006. Are you older than Jimmy was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by Year
| Year | Age | Notable Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 0 | |
| 1925 | 1 | |
| 1926 | 2 | |
| 1927 | 3 | |
| 1928 | 4 | |
| 1929 | 5 | |
| 1930 | 6 | |
| 1931 | 7 | |
| 1932 | 8 | |
| 1933 | 9 | |
| 1934 | 10 | |
| 1935 | 11 | |
| 1936 | 12 | |
| 1937 | 13 | |
| 1938 | 14 | |
| 1939 | 15 | |
| 1940 | 16 | |
| 1941 | 17 | |
| 1942 | 18 | |
| 1943 | 19 | |
| 1944 | 20 | |
| 1945 | 21 | |
| 1946 | 22 | |
| 1947 | 23 | |
| 1948 | 24 | |
| 1949 | 25 | |
| 1950 | 26 | joined the United States Navy |
| 1951 | 27 | |
| 1952 | 28 | |
| 1953 | 29 | |
| 1954 | 30 | |
| 1955 | 31 | |
| 1956 | 32 | |
| 1957 | 33 | |
| 1958 | 34 | |
| 1959 | 35 | |
| 1960 | 36 | |
| 1961 | 37 | |
| 1962 | 38 | |
| 1963 | 39 | was elected to the Georgia State Senate |
| 1964 | 40 | |
| 1965 | 41 | |
| 1966 | 42 | |
| 1967 | 43 | |
| 1968 | 44 | |
| 1969 | 45 | |
| 1970 | 46 | |
| 1971 | 47 | became Governor of Georgia |
| 1972 | 48 | |
| 1973 | 49 | |
| 1974 | 50 | |
| 1975 | 51 | |
| 1976 | 52 | was elected President of the United States |
| 1977 | 53 | |
| 1978 | 54 | brokered the Camp David Accords |
| 1979 | 55 | |
| 1980 | 56 | |
| 1981 | 57 | |
| 1982 | 58 | |
| 1983 | 59 | |
| 1984 | 60 | |
| 1985 | 61 | |
| 1986 | 62 | |
| 1987 | 63 | |
| 1988 | 64 | |
| 1989 | 65 | |
| 1990 | 66 | |
| 1991 | 67 | |
| 1992 | 68 | |
| 1993 | 69 | |
| 1994 | 70 | |
| 1995 | 71 | |
| 1996 | 72 | |
| 1997 | 73 | |
| 1998 | 74 | |
| 1999 | 75 | |
| 2000 | 76 | |
| 2001 | 77 | |
| 2002 | 78 | won the Nobel Peace Prize |
| 2003 | 79 | |
| 2004 | 80 | |
| 2005 | 81 | |
| 2006 | 82 | founded the Carter Center |
| 2007 | 83 | |
| 2008 | 84 | |
| 2009 | 85 | |
| 2010 | 86 | |
| 2011 | 87 | |
| 2012 | 88 | |
| 2013 | 89 | |
| 2014 | 90 | |
| 2015 | 91 | |
| 2016 | 92 | |
| 2017 | 93 | |
| 2018 | 94 | |
| 2019 | 95 | |
| 2020 | 96 | |
| 2021 | 97 | |
| 2022 | 98 | |
| 2023 | 99 | |
| 2024 | 100 |
