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JIMMY Carter was the 39th president of the United States and had accomplishments that went beyond the course of his the presidency.

Carter is also known for his humanitarian work in his organization The Carter Center.

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Carter has a net worth of $10millionCredit: USA TODAY Sports

What is Jimmy Carter’s net worth?

Carter has an estimated net worth of $10 million according to Celebrity Net Worth.

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When he was president between 1977 and 1981, Carter earned $200,000 per year, which was the standard salary. As a former president, Carter earns an annual pension of $207,800.

This is the same as $1.4 million in today’s dollars because of inflation.

Currently, United States presidents earn $400,000.

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Additionally, he is paid $150,000 per year for a full-staff of Secret Service protection.

Who is Jimmy Carter?

Born October 1, 1924, Carter, 99, is known as an American philanthropist, author, and former politician.

As of 2021, Carter is the oldest living former president and is best known for pardoning draft-dodgers of The Vietnam War, as well as establishing the departments of education and energy.

Over the years, he has served as a naval officer, governor of Georgia and president of the United States.

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After losing his re-election campaign to Ronald Reagan in 1982, he became a University Distinguished Professor at Emory University in Atlanta.

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He also founded the Carter Center, created to promote democracy, protect human rights, prevent disease across the globe and helps resolve conflict.

Prior to entering politics, he maintained a successful peanut farm.

As of 2019, Carter serves as an honorary chair for the World Justice ProjectCredit: The Mega Agency

Who is Jimmy Carter married to?

Carter married Rosalynn, who was his sister’s best friend, in 1946.

Born August 18, 1927, Rosalynn was known as the former first lady and is an advocate for many issues including mental health, caregiving, early childhood immunization, human rights, and conflict resolution.

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Between 1946-1953, the couple lived in Hawaii, Virginia, New York, California and Connecticut as part of Carter’s Naval deployments.

The couple have three sons and one daughter together, along with eight grandsons, three granddaughters and two great-grandsons.

On Sunday, November 19, the Carter Center announced Rosalynn passed away. She was 96. She was married to her husband for 77 years.

“Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished,” Jimmy said in a statement.

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“She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me,” he continued.

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She is survived by her children, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

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