Top 10 Facts About Jimmy Carter oldest living former U.S president

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1. Jimmy carter was the 39th president of the united states, serving from 1977 to 1981.

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2. He was born on October 1,1924, in plains, Georgia.

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3. Before becoming president, Jimmy carter served as a naval officer, farmer and state senator in Georgia.

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4. As president, carter focused on issues such a energy, human rights and reducing the national debt.

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5. In 1978, Jimmy carter brokered the Camp David Accords, which led to a peace treaty between Israel and Egypt.

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6. In 1980, Jimmy carter was defeated in his bed for re-election by Ronald Reagan. 

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7. After leaving office, jimmy carter founded the carter center, a non profit organization that promotes human rights and democracy.

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8. He is also a prolific author, having written more than 30 books on a wide range of topics.

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9. In 2002, jimmy carter was awarded the nobel peace prize for his work in international diplomacy and human rights.

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10. He is the oldest living former U.S president,and celebrated the 99th birthday in October 2023.

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