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Born on October 1, 1924, in Plains, Georgia, Jimmy Carter grew up on a peanut farm. The values instilled in him during his upbringing laid the foundation for a future of public service. After graduating from the Naval Academy and serving as a lieutenant, he returned to his roots in Plains to help run the family farm. His early engagement in local politics led to his election as a Georgia State Senator in 1962, and eventually as the Governor of Georgia in 1970.