15 Interesting Facts about Former President Jimmy Carter

1. At age 28 then Lieut. Carter was involved with development of the first nuclear submarine and cleanup of a damaged research reactor.
2. Carter establishment the Department of Education and Department of Energy.
3. Carter installed solar panels on the White House roof in an effort to promote renewable energy.
4. Carter was known for carrying his own luggage and refusing to use the presidential limousine, instead opting to walk or ride in a golf cart.
5. Carter oversaw creation of the Superfund program, designed to clean up toxic waste sites across the United States.
6. Carter was an early proponent of human rights and made it a priority of his foreign policy.
7. Carter was a vocal opponent of apartheid in South Africa 
8. After leaving office, Carter became a professor at Emory University in Atlanta.
9. In 1984, Carter co-founded Habitat for Humanity, an organization that helps build affordable housing for low-income families.
10. Carter has traveled extensively as a humanitarian, visiting more than 145 countries in his post-presidential career.
11. Carter is a skilled woodworker and has even built furniture for his family.
12. Carter is a prolific author, having written over 30 books since leaving office. Carter has written several novels, including a murder mystery called "The Hornet's Nest."
13. Carter is an avid runner and has completed several marathons.
14. Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his work in promoting democracy and human rights. 
15. Carter is a skilled sailor and has sailed in several ocean races. 

A few more interesting facts

1. Jimmy Carter was the first president to be born in a hospital.
2. Carter is distantly related to the infamous outlaw Jesse James.
3. Carter was a peanut farmer before entering politics. He even had his own brand of peanut butter called "Jimmy Carter's Plains, Georgia Peanut Butter.”
4. Jimmy Carter had a brief stint as a model during his time in the Navy, posing for ads in magazines like Ebony and Esquire.
5. In 1979, Carter took part in a charity boxing match against a professional fighter, winning by a technical knockout.
6. Carter was the first president to have his inauguration televised live.
7. Carter once wrote a letter to Elvis Presley, thanking him for his support of his campaign and inviting him to the White House.


American Flags Express recommended reading: 

• Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter: power and human rights, 1975-2020,  E Stanley Godbold, author & historian