Jimmy Carter was the 39th President of the United States and served from 1977 to 1981. Prior to his presidency, he served as the governor of Georgia from 1971 to 1975. Carter was born in Plains, Georgia in 1924 and grew up on his family's peanut farm. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1946 and served in the Navy until 1953. Carter's presidency was marked by several significant accomplishments, including the Camp David Accords, which led to a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. He also created the Department of Energy and signed the Panama Canal Treaty, which transferred control of the canal to Panama. However, Carter faced several challenges during his presidency, including an energy crisis, a stagnant economy, and the Iran hostage crisis. He was defeated in his re-election bid by Ronald Reagan in 1980. After leaving office, Carter became known for his work in global peace and humanitarian efforts.