Full name: James Earl Carter Jr.

Born: October 1, 1924

Parents: James Earl and Lillian Gordy Carter

Spouse: Eleanor Rosalynn Smith (1928-; m. 1946)

Children: John William (Jack) (1947- ); James Earl (Chip) III (1950- ); Donnel Jeffrey (1952- ); Amy Lynn (1967- )

Religion: Southern Baptist

Education: U.S. Naval Academy (B.S., 1947)

Occupations: Farmer; warehouseman; navy lieutenant

Government positions: Georgia state senator and governor

Political party: Democratic

Dates as president: January 20, 1977- January 20, 1981

Age upon taking office: 52