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What Does it Take to be a Great President?
Jimmy Carter:
"The best ex-president the U.S. has had since Herbert Hoover" -Time Magazine
Where I Live(ed):
Plains, Georgia
About Me:
My parents named me James Earl Carter, but you can call me Jimmy.
I'm now 63 years young and I'm a former U.S. president.
I may be old but I'm a fierce fighter, and a handsome man (says my wife.)
I absolutely love human rights, and am now a huge activist.
I have several books, you should check 'em out.
I have libraries, centers, and a museum named after me.
Date of Birth:
October 1, 1924 in Plains, Georgia
Date of Death:
Still Alive and Kicking!
Sex:
Unknown.
Political Views:
Democrat
Religious Views:
Southern Baptist
Years Served as President:
1977-1981
Status:
Eleanor Rosalynn Smith Carter (<--Jealous Much?)
Children:
John William (Jack), born July 3rd, 1947
James Earl (Chip), born April 12th, 1950
Donnel Jeffrey (Jeff), born August 18th, 1952
Amy Lynn, born October 19th, 1967
Looking for:
Friendship, Networking
Occupations:
Peanut farmer, Broker, Senator of Georgia, Enrolled in the Navy
Interests/Hobbies:
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Jogging
- Skiing
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
Education:
- Plains Public Schools
- Georgia Southwestern College
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- United States Naval Academy
- Union College
Favorite Books:
Swim With the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive, Harvey MacKay
Princess Daisy, Judith Krantz
The Mary Kay Guide to Beauty: Discovering Your Special Look
Hollywood Wives, Jackie Collins
Favorite Movies:
Urban Cowboy 1980
Pretty In Pink 1986
Sixteen Candles 1984
Favorite Music:
I love '80s hair bands, including...
- Whitesnake
- Def Leppard
- Kiss
- Iron Maiden
- Bon Jovi
Friends:
- Walter Mondale
- Cyrus Vance
- Robert Bergland
- Ray Marshall
- Chuck Norris
- Griffin Bell
- Harold Brown
- Edmund Muske
Sports:
- Skiing
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
During my stint as president, the political, social and economic factors and challenges that I had to deal with (at home) included:
Political
- I was the main reason that CĂ©dras (the leader of Haiti) agreed to end military control over the Hatian government.
Social
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During the Iran Hostage Crisis, I tried relentlessly to free the hostages. Even during my final days as President, I was thinking of new ways to save American lives.
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Used my peace skillz to work with Nicaragua, Ethiopia, North Korea, and Haiti.
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Signed in the Department of Education
Economic
- Avoided Energy Crisis, but when it happened, I made several speeches on the matter, and I also had conferences.
Looking back at my presidential career, I had to wear several "hats." Wearing these different "hats," these were my most significant achievements and failures:
Commander-in-Chief
I handled the Hostage Crisis as best as I could, by trying to reason with the kidnappers.
Chief Executive
During the Energy Crisis, I repeatedly gave speeches and brainstormed solutions with my colleagues.
Chief Diplomat
I was responsible for the peace between Menachem Begin of Israel and Anwar Sadat of Egypt.
Ceremonial Head of State
I did everything in my power to communicate with the Iranian government to save the 52 American hostages in 1979.
Manager of the Economy
During the Energy Crisis, I did everything in my power to solve
Party Leader
Democratic Party Leader
National Leader
I kept the nation calm during the Hostage Crisis, and represented the United States of America
Favorite Quote About Me by a Famous Historian:
"There is so much to say about Jimmy Carter, yet so little to say." -Robert L. Huffstutter
Positive Political Cartoon
...None
Negative Political Cartoon
Works Cited:
Cooke, Jacob E. "Carter, Jimmy." Presidents: A Reference History. Ed. Henry F. Graff. 3rd ed. Detroit: Charles Scribner's Sons, 2002. 1- 21. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Gale. International Academy High School. 30 Apr. 2008 <http://go.galegroup.com/ps/start.do? p=GVRL&u=lom_inac>.
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