USA HISTORY

THE 1970S 1969 1979

JIMMY CARTER AS PRESIDENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Although Jimmy Carter did go on to be Governor of Georgia and President of the United States, his first job in government was
A
mayor of Atlanta.
B
president of Peachtree Corners.
C
mayor of Plains, GA.
D
A member of the Georgia State Senate.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as a Georgia state senator from 1963 to 1967, and as the 76th governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975.

Detailed explanation-2: -A Democrat from Georgia, Carter took office after defeating incumbent Republican President Gerald Ford in the 1976 election. His presidency ended following his defeat in the 1980 election by Republican Ronald Reagan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jimmy Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. He was awarded the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for work to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy and human rights, and to promote economic and social development.

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