Jack Carter (politician)
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| Born | John William Carter July 3, 1947 Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Political party | Democratic |
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| Children | 2, including Jason |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1968–1970 |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
John William "Jack" Carter (born July 3, 1947) is an American businessman, politician and environmentalist. He is the eldest child of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter.[1]
Early life, education and career
Carter was born at the
Carter enlisted in the United States Navy in April 1968 at the suggestion of his father. He served during the
In 1985, he was interviewed by David Wallechinsky for his book, Midterm Report: The Class of '65: Chronicles Of An American Generation (1986). It was later published as Class Reunion '65, Tales of an American Generation, written from the perspective of two decades post-high school graduation.[3] Twenty-eight then-contemporary high school graduates were interviewed, with Wallachinsky noting the profound impact of the war on Vietnam on their lives.[3]
In 1981, Carter moved to Chicago, where he worked for the Chicago Board of Trade and Citibank.
Political career
2006 senatorial campaign
Carter moved to Nevada in 2002 and ran in the 2006 United States Senate election in Nevada. Carter won the Democratic nomination on August 15, 2006, against opponent Ruby Jee Tun, a teacher from Carson City,[4][5] but lost to Republican incumbent John Ensign.[6]
Carter's primary issues were his opposition to the Iraq War and his concerns about the healthcare system, especially what he characterized as its failure to meet its commitment to veterans.
Personal life
In 1971, Carter married Judy Langford, daughter of former Georgia state senator James Beverly Langford. They had one son, Jason Carter, and one daughter, Sarah Carter. The couple divorced in 1989.[7]
In 1992, Carter married Elizabeth Sawyer Brasfield and is stepfather of two from her first marriage: John Chuldenko, a filmmaker who directed television ads for Carter's Senate campaign, and Sarah Chuldenko, a book illustrator (for Jimmy Carter's poetry volume) and painter who has worked with Jeff Koons.[8] She is married to Australian artist Stephen Reynolds.[9]
References
- ^ Friess, Steve (October 23, 2005). "A presidential son explores venture into national politics". Boston Globe. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
- ^ "The Telegraph – Google News Archive Search".
- ^ a b Midterm Report, the Class of ’65: CHRONICLE OF AN AMERICAN GENERATION by David Wallechinsky, Los Angeles Times, Charles Trueheart, September 28, 1986. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
- ^ Erin Neff (October 5, 2006). "Son of former president to challenge Ensign in 2006". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on December 13, 2005.
- ^ "Jimmy Carter's Son Wins Primary". NBC News. Associated Press. August 16, 2006. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
- ^ "Nevada Sen. John Ensign admits affair". CNN Politics. June 16, 2009. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
- ^ "Meet Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter's Family". Town & Country. December 29, 2024. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
- ^ "Jimmy Carter Library" (PDF). jimmycarterlibrary.org.
- ^ Darnell, Tim (January 4, 2025). "Heirs to history: Jimmy, Rosalynn Carter led a huge family". Atlanta News. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
External links
- "Oral History with Jack Carter"—interview on June 25, 2003
- USS Grapple (ARS 7) website
- Jack Carter's Facebook account
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