Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter Living Person Nationality: United States Date of Birth: 1924 Religion: Baptist Occupation: Author of Fiction, Author of Non-Fiction, Farmer Parents: Lillian Gordy Carter Spouse: Rosalynn Smith Carter Children: Four Military Branch: United States Navy (World War II) Political Party: Democratic Party Political Office: Governor of Georgia President of the United States (1977-1981) Turtledove Appearances: State of Jefferson POD: Pre-history; Relevant POD: 1919 Appearance(s): "Visitor from the East", "Typecasting" Type of Appearance: Contemporary reference Political Office(s): President of the United States Southern Victory POD: September 10, 1862 Appearance(s): Drive to the East Type of Appearance: Direct (as "Jimmy") Nationality: Confederate States Date of Birth: 1924 Date of Death: 1942 Cause of Death: Shot to death Occupation: Sailor Military Branch: Confederate States Navy (Second Great War)

James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. (born October 1, 1924) was the 39th President of the United States from 1977 - 1981, and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. Prior to becoming president, Carter served two terms in the Georgia Senate, and was the 76th Governor of Georgia from 1971-1975. During his presidency, he oversaw an historic treaty between Israel and Egypt, negotiated the immediate future of the Panama Canal, dealt with crises in nuclear power and shortages of energy, and issued proclamations condemning the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. His fortunes took a downturn when his failure to bring about a quick end to the Iran Hostage Crisis in 1980 dashed his hopes for a second term. He was defeated by Ronald Reagan.

Carter has made the most of his post-presidency, and many have argued he has accomplished more as a former president than as president. He set up the Carter Center in 1982 as his base for advancing human rights. He has also traveled extensively to conduct peace negotiations, observe elections, and advance disease prevention and eradication in developing nations. Additionally, Carter is a key figure in the Habitat for Humanity project.

Jimmy Carter in State of Jefferson

In the Spring of 1980, President Jimmy Carter was running for a second term, but faced a challenge within the Democratic Party from Senator Edward Kennedy. The State of Jefferson seemed likely to go to Kennedy in the Democratic primary.

Jimmy Carter in Southern Victory

Jimmy shortly before his death in 1942

Jimmy (1924-1942) was a Confederate Navy sailor in the Second Great War. In late 1942, while on leave in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, Jimmy organized the defenses of the town against a surprise raid by Spartacus and his band of guerrillas which included escaped US POWs. He was killed by US officer Jonathan Moss in front of his mother Miss Lillian.

Literary comment

Although Jimmy is described well enough to identify him clearly, his surname is not given.

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Political offices (OTL)
Preceded by Gerald Ford	President of the United States 1977-1981	Succeeded by Ronald Reagan
Preceded by Lester Maddox	Governor of Georgia 1971-1975	Succeeded by George Busbee
Party political offices (OTL)
Preceded by George McGovern	Democratic Party presidential candidate 1976 (won); 1980 (lost)	Succeeded by Walter Mondale